Yes, Liz ~
The ego is the "arrogance of human nature", believing (as opposed to 'knowing') what is right for the world, instead of getting to the real root of the problem which always lies within.
Until ALL people realize that they only perpetuate problems they claim to hate, by the very fact of hating them, nothing will improve. (I'm speaking of 'hating', not obligatory actions rquired by duty and circumstance; the difference is critical)
The moral is: Take care who, or what, you choose to despise....you could be dead wrong!