According to Greek philosophy, one of the defining characteristics of humanity that distinguishes it from other forms of existence is a deeply engrained social instinct, the need for association and affiliation with others, a need for friendship.

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Treasure Friendship, the reciprocal attachment that fills the need for affiliation.

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While money can certainly buy a lot of goodies that make us happy, it cannot buy true friendship , the reciprocal attachment that fills the need for affiliation.

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Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle viewed the formation of society as a reflection of the profound need for human affiliation rather than simply a contractual arrangement between otherwise detached individuals.

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We need state and local politicians to think outside of their party affiliation and facilitate a Main Street business environment that encourages the local barbershop, restaurants, manufacturing plants, and other businesses to create and invent the products and services that will change lives and communities for the better.

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More will need to be done to foster political competition based on ideas rather than tribal affiliation, which has now emerged as a threat to democracy across Africa.

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