Self-centred people will only wake up when they (collectively) lose what they value (status, money, reputation, privilege, authority). They don't care about truth, honour, dissent, liberties, justice.
If we all have to march through some difficult times in order to unify, so be it!
It is hard to watch. But I will bend the knee in prayer for my country and our world. May God have the glory and I know He will win!