Yelfiwos Wondaya: Because they are certain that they do share certain common aspirations and hopes that are more important than their differences.  Both chauvinists and narrow nationalists are the products of social prejudices.  Both bark at anyone whom they do think are not part of their clans.  They are obsessed with anger against any clan other than their own and are always the prisoners of their own unfortunate experiences.  As a result, they both believe in retaliation.  With that said, the only conceivable solution there is, is to create an environment in which we all Ethiopians can become effective, helpful participants in a way of life that blends and harmonizes the abrasives and the polite individuals together within one society called Ethiopians.  Read More…