That article exposes a deep rift between two peoples but also reveals profound connections. I suspect that there is really no way of totally knowing, and therefore fully understanding, each other. But then, do the English actually understand the Scots? The Irish? The Welsh?(Well, maybe the Welsh. :)

Maybe we don't need to understand more than just the recognition that we are alike in essence. Maybe with a healthy application of tolerance and bemusement we can live forever alongside each other. Kind of like inlaws.