Agreed completely.

Also, the desire to protect a culture shows a complete misunderstanding of what culture is. Culture isn't static or final, it is constantly changing. In 100 years the culture here will be completely different, but it will still be our culture, just like the culture in 1911 was completely, but still our culture.

Trying to preserve it will only lead to stagnation and eventual ruin. Everyone who has tried have gone under, while those society who have been open has seen innovation and growth.