Resolved: Nationalism is better than globalism.

First of all I'd like to say that you bring an interesting argument forward on globalism, and a global government.1) As for my first argument I would like to ask for the individual to look at the events which inspired the ideas of globalism and the establishment of a global regime. Nationalism and militarism caused the first and second world war, the idea of one society being superior to the other has been tearing our world apart since the medieval era. Nationalism and national pride supports being proud of something in the past you had nothing to do with, it completely crushes our sense of international identity and causes nothing but hate between people in our society. The truth is we are divided by religion, borders, culture and race. We are forgetting that in the end we all stand on one pillar, that pillar is our humanity, which is why a world united is a stronger world. Divided the coming storms will tear us apart, but together, as one, nothing can stand in our way.2) What you purpose in your first argument is an 'Every man for himself' idea. Many nations across the world rely on this foreign aid provided by the United States of America to be able to run a stable government and to peacefully progress both scientifically, educationally and researchwise. Yes, the U.S is in a horrific amount of debt, but it's good to know that at least a portion of it's income has been spent on international development and the helping of those in desperate need. Sure, many Americans aren't happy with the jobs they have, but there are innocent people out there who are dying as a result of this 'every man for himself' idea, and more innocents will continue to die unless the people of the first world take a stand now and come to the realization that maybe, just maybe their lives aren't as bad as as the lives of others across the globe. The truth is we are stronger united.3) The only global government which will be accepted in the international community would be a democratic government, a global government would actually improve the economic and social standards of humans. Under a democratic world government citizens from all over the world will have direct rights, no longer will dictatorships, communism and terror divide and enslave a portion of society but now for once in history humans will begin feeling a drift further away from nationalism, and truly embrace their international identity under a central government. Sure, the early days will be rough in the integration process, extremists will take advantage of this, nationalists even more so and will attempt to once again divide us. In the early days we will have some issues with large scale planetary administration, but nothing good ever came out of doing absolutely nothing. Discrimination will slowly fade away and we will truly feel an era of peace. Not to mention with all the scientific minds worldwide working together as one we will experience a dramatic boost in scientific development. (Opinion will follow) : My point is, I don't dislike nationalists and I'm not against the celebration of traditional/religious holidays or the destruction of culture. But I do believe that only through recognizing our place in the international community can be our best selves and contribute equally to society in the hopes of building a new world for the generations to come. Perhaps what I say is easier said than done, but for these reasons I stand on the side of globalism and international identity.