Naturally there are those with a vested interest, a selfish interest in declaiming that it's a necessary step in the process of opening a dialogue, especially when moving from hostile relations to relations that include negotiating. Di "Diplomacy REQUIRES pomp and circumstance." Yes, for those of limited and selfish interest. The world has shrunk enormously. Most literal language challenges do not exist; every language we need is now available to m Pomp and circumstance was born of nothing more or less than the pleasure and privileges of kings. Nothing more, nothing less. When we see dignified statesmen