That's probably a part of the problem - you weren't there and you don't know. Maybe listen to someone who was instead of indulging your xenophobic side. Your ignorance of the not-so-distant past and the ground that was lost or made is no excuse for self-centered promotion of disunion.
Oh spare me the indignation JAAR, ask anyone around at that time and you get the same story. In respect of my ignorance, I'll ask again, enlighten me, I'm all ears.