They have formed separate communities that function as avant-garde outposts of their countries of origin. There are assumptions underlying this assertion that are rarely mentioned. Diversity is not necessarily a strength. It can be a fatal weakness. It can be a strength if there are unifying values, a common language, a cohesive culture, and a sense of loyalty and allegiance to the same nationality.
Diverse people can then organize themselves around and make unique contributions to the whole.
But, without unifying values and commonalties, diversity can generate conflict, internecine hatred and social fragmentation, tearing a country apart at its ethnic seams. Clinton did not deal with this problem, and President Bush has not addressed it. Would you like to see them add this columnist to their newspaper. Use this form to find your local paper's email address and recommend this columnist. Member Groups Accuracy in Academia Accuracy in Media Acton Institute Association of Christian Schools American Conservative Union American Family Association Amer.