First Humanity and then Nation. Note that humanity itself exists on belief, respect to each and every individual and sentiments. And these qualities holds the nation united. If there is anybody try to dismantle belief and sentiment, there is no humanity in first place.
Did any human being did a DNA test to confirm that his mother is actually his mother (Again, except for legal purposes)? You cannot play with belief. Please understand that.
Coming to the point of Nation, there are six different routes to achieve the purpose. Why don't they take that route instead of putting nation's belief in jeopardy?