An opinion piece published on November 2, 2026, argues that cosmopolitan societies, porous borders, and mass immigration are destroying the social cohesion and sense of belonging required for well-formed individuals and effective collective projects. The author suggests that these factors prevent the consolidation of roots and pride in a common past, which are deemed essential for envisioning a shared future.
The article highlights a perceived double standard in artificial intelligence responses, noting that while bots readily generate jokes about Christianity, they refuse to do so regarding Islam due to sensitivity concerns. The author interprets this as evidence of a cultural environment where Western culture is uniquely criticized, citing Thomas Sowell's observation that any culture can be praised except the Western one, and no culture can be blamed except the Western one. This specific form of relativism is described as having originated in academia and spread to radical political fringes.
The text examines how this conviction has infiltrated Western educational systems, leading younger generations to view their birthplace as an irredeemable evil. Quoting Konstantin Kisin's "Letter of Love from an Immigrant to the West," the author claims that burdening native-born individuals with guilt and humiliation accelerates Western decline by reducing their sense of value.
Regarding state structures, the article critiques the United Kingdom's multicultural model, which prioritizes societal adaptation over cultural assimilation. It notes that the catastrophic consequences of British immigration policies have forced the Home Office to distribute pamphlets to asylum seekers detailing expected behaviors regarding harassment, rape, and gender equality. Conversely, the piece points to France, where an assimilationist legal model has not prevented violence. The author cites Katharine Birbalsingh's observations that white, privileged youth in French protests are promoting anti-Western hatred and jihadist songs rather than fighting for educational improvements.
The author attributes this behavior to schools abandoning their role of integrating youth into communities. Instead of promoting culture, tradition, and national works, the article claims institutions now teach contempt for Western history and values. Combined with a lack of education based on authority and limits, the result is described as inevitable violence and chaos. The piece emphasizes that young people are largely reproducing narratives imposed upon them by schools and social media, where families have lost their primary role in formation.
The argument concludes that humans require community rooting through shared languages and traditions to thrive. While critical engagement with history is acceptable, the author asserts that telling youth their soil is contaminated prevents healthy growth. The article posits that open and diverse societies, despite being politically correct, inevitably become more individualistic and disconnected. It warns that older generations advocating for this "new Europe" are benefiting from a system they are dismantling for younger generations, predicting an enormous price to be paid.
Sources: Observador.