I appreciate that this might go down like a lead balloon with some of my friends, but in my view, the current orgy of mocking Afrikaners serves no good purpose. I believe that the expropriation and genocide claims have been incorrect and harmful (I have taken much flak for saying this). But while so many gleefully enjoy the discomfort of Afrikaners, the derision can betray an ugly self-righteousness. "But they deserve it", is a response that misses the point entirely. "South Africa belongs to all who live in it" is something that we should all take more seriously, and if there are factual disputes, these should be addressed. Secondly, what if there are real concerns, and the misdirected complaints mean that these are never dealt with? Who can honestly say with certainty that the Expropriation Act will not be abused? What if we are all playing into the hands of those who profit from division and strife? Would it not be better for all concerned for there to be a concerted effort to bring opposing parties together, and to develop a better mutual understanding (given that we know that a few die-hards on each side will stubbornly refuse this)? [I shall not respond to any comment that places all of the blame on the other side, or says that "they" won't listen.]