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I think we shall simply have to disagree about all of that. Some things are better for them in this time. I'm glad that they are better-educated, that there is less poverty and disease. Those are advancements. 'Loosening up,' as you say, has nothing to do with it. Muggles have an illusion of progress. They think that all change is for the better, and that anything done differently before their time is to be scorned or laughed at.
Our community takes a different view. We honour our ancestors and value their traditions, while still trying to improve the things we can.
I do hope you are wrong about the disaster. I couldn't bear it if a war started here.