Xavier:  I feel very much a part of "our" community here in the Eugene area, Lane County, Oregon, our great country and all the world. I care about all those communities.   To me "caring" is not a contest.  It's a very personal feeling.  You may not "like" me or my comments, that's your perrogative.  You may attack me personally, that's your option.  All my life I've been personally attacked by some individuals because of my feelings, views and opinions and my willingness to express them.  I'm 73 and quite used to such ad hominem attacks.  I've been called far worse that "smug."  So have at it if it makes you feel better.

Re: Community.  Each of us defines the community or communities with which we identify.  It's not the role of another person to exclude someone from the feelings of such membership.   Community is not defined by physical distance, it's defined by those personal feelings.  May I suggest you define your feelings of community and I'll define mine.  Gary