That's crazy, but from his POV, I guess he thinks he's righteous. That's why India and Pakistan have nukes facing each other. Righteous traditions that can destroy the world. Just saying, Gandhi would not have approved. What did Thoreau write? Don't listen to old people. "They have lost more than they have gained." Tradition is 'parrot thinking,' says Emerson. New times, new times, new ways. And 'don't criticize what you won't understand.' Sorry for rant. lol. Happy gardening! Tomatoes don't judge on religion or race or gender - or dogs or animals or very young children really.