I wasn't thinking of the Russians really. As a matter of fact, I am in favor of improving US-Russia relations.
Apologies, I was lazily quoting a Sting song from 1985 rather than coming up with something incite full myself! I believe the sentiment still holds though. I'd consider global shared human values to be a love of our family, friends, homeland, nature, humour, music, art ...
There's a difference between the globalism you are referring to and globally shared human values. This advert speaks to the latter.
Ok, I see what you mean.
Is there really such a thing as shared global values though?
Globally speaking, large parts of the planet do not share the same values that we might hold.
I'm not sure I'd agree large parts of the planet don't share the same basic values. The physics of humans dictates that we get up each day and try to sustain ourselves and our families, and I think that most humans develop their value system around those physics. Don't toss your trash in your neighbor's yard, don't kick his dog, don't steal from his garden. Work hard, be proud of what you have created in life, and respect that not everyone shares your beliefs and opinions. I think it's individuals and segments of society who deviate from these values. You see more people in Syria, et al fleeing ISIS than joining, and many of those joining are being forced to do so. As an example. So that whole region isn't one that's fundamentally opposed to basic human values; it's that the structures that protect those who do have broken down and a minority of extremists have perverted things.
I disagree with the message presented in the commercial. Very naive and dangerous.
A couple of the pictures were decent though, but I'm not feeling the overall message.
only a complete xenophobic lunatic would have a problem with "the message" of human love and understanding.
wtf is wrong with some of you, I wonder. please tell me you're an old person, so we won't have this problem for much longer.
WTF is wrong with you? When did "the message of human love and understanding" have an expiration date? BTW - most people don't even recognize Maya Angelou as the author and narrator - and she lived a long and meaningful life. Grandparents aren't always idiots. Respect EVERYONE!
I am a Grandma. I love Apple products and Maya Angelou! The ad is great! I will admit not too many of us "old" Apple users will be able or likely to pick the ad apart like some of you younger critics. (Or for that matter access this apple insider forum.)
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wtf is wrong with some of you, I wonder. please tell me you're an old person, so we won't have this problem for much longer.