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The printing press really changed the world in ways we don’t even realize

No Tagalog, born in this Tagalog archipelago, shall exalt any person above the rest because of his race or the colour of his skin; fair, dark, rich, poor, educated and ignorant – all are completely equal, and should be in one loób (inward spirit). There may be differences in education, wealth, or appearance, but never in essential nature and ability to serve a cause. (Constitution of the Republic of Katagalugan)

The dreams of racism actually have their origin in ideologies of class rather than in those of nation: above all in claims to divinity among rulers and to 'blue' or 'white' blood and 'breeding' among aristocracy.