1. It strikes me that the first prerequisite for peace, is always an open, empty, pair of hands. Animosity almost always arises out of fear, and the gesture which shows that one is unarmed, is the best way to allay fear.

2. A soft vocal greeting, and not as you might think, a smile(smiles have different meanings in different cultures).

That takes care of the individuals, and permits the admission of strangers to the group, which is where curiosity, and interest in new experiences should help.

3. The usual suspects, i.e. Tolerance, respect, etc.


But of course we are way beyond the point of first meetings, and respect and tolerance are in short supply.

So I can only echo the Irishman who was asked how to get out of a maze, and suggest that to resolve this clash "I wouldn't start from here!"

Don T.