The astronauts get that perspective
From "up there", because there are NO BORDERS up there.
It's all one planet.
And I agree with Bowser that some neocons lack empathy.
And are so self centered that only the US matters.
Now, to some degree, we should care about US, but not exclusively.
All cultures, no matter how unevolved have love and care for their families. They are not to be defined by their religious zealots or suicide bombers than we are to be defined by our skinheads or criminal element.
I'm glad you had your awakening. Mine came back in 1975.