Very good point of view! I often think we will be free of racism and discrimination, when we don't use the term "minorities" anymore. Calling people minorities already is a discrimination in my eyes. Though often people use this term with the will of doing something good for "minorities". We all are just individuals with differences instead. And you are so right... how can we even start to discuss things and solve things, when we don't respect differences and take them as something valuable? I love this post.
Differences were meant to create unusual but rare combinations that can militate against big complicated problems.
When we distant ourselves because of differences and beliefs, then a lot of problems won't be solved.
Examples include global warming, wars and international political indifferences, if there is mutual respect for all and sundry, most these problems would be solved easily.
Oh man, I am absolutely your opinion.