In my opinion, Theodore Dalrymple's main argument is that civilization and culture are valuable and should be preserved and defended. Remember the question, “Why do we do the tasks we do, and how does it compare to the bigger picture?” It is important for humans in established societies to revitalize and protect their identity. Barbarians and brutes will exist as long as humanity exists and will lash out at societies when they feel threatened or unjustified and as long as these brutes and barbarians exist, there will be destruction. Dalrymple argues that we must not let the wrath of barbarians corrupt or even abolish civilization or the culture of a civilization. History has shown that groups or factions have tried to wipe out a race of people, enslave them, or simply rebel after years of cruelty and justification. The destruction of people and/or their culture is a means by which a group seeks to erase the identity or existence of that civilization. Dalrymple believes that wildlings destroy art, musical equipment, buildings, etc. as a way to lower the value of a civilization's culture or environment. Men have brutal ways of thinking and behaving, but it is important for man to suppress those instincts and behave in accordance with society. It is known, but not understood, how effective laws and authority play a role in maintaining order and peace. Man is in battle with himself in terms of civilization versus barbarism. Humanity has those urges and temptations to give in to their inner beast, but it is the control and repression of those feelings and thoughts that help separate man from the beast. When will man be able to control himself and help advance himself and others in his community in accordance with the laws set forth in... the center of the card... the first of many in mind? These types of actions and situations are prevalent in our world. This is why the author argues that civilization is worth defending. As I said above, the meaning of civility and freedom is changing, and it is every day. I agree that people who don't want to learn from the past will lose much more than they want. But on the other hand, there is still hope to be found. Although the spirit of civilization has been forgotten, people can now cooperate online to connect and communicate. When an event or disaster occurs, people can gather on the Internet and create public forums to help or hurt the cause. I don't necessarily like networking via the Internet, but if it is a means of bringing people together and connecting people, then perhaps not all hope is lost for civilization and it is a small but gradual step towards unity..