Are we more united than in 1963?

As our nation celebrated its 47th year of formation on 16 September 2010 , our nation needs to honestly re-examine the condition of ethnic relationship in Malaysia.National unity can only be achieved if the different ethnics in Malaysia learn to understand , appreciate and accept each other.Are we more united now compared with 47 years ago ? Do we see ourselves first as Malaysians rather then seeing ourselves purely based on racial line ?Are we confronting  national issues merely on racial perspective ? These are the questions that we Malaysians need to sincerely  ask ourselves .Our ethnic diversities should not be allowed to divide us . Unity in diversity  should instead be our goal and aspiration !There are many common and universal values that are profound in our respective culture that can bind us together as Malaysians.Let us discard all forms of ethnic-centrism and racial prejudice.Ethnic superiority will only breed racial tension and pride. Instead , let  all Malaysians cherish our diverse cultural heritage and learn to respect each other's ethnicity for a true united Malaysia can only be achieved through mutual respect , tolerance and accommodation !