Question

should we ape the west?

Answer 1

Ape? What for? We ain't clowns, are we? 

The west progressed because the developed themselves in accordance to their environment with due respect to their ethics. We don't need to follow their common pracices. All we need to do is study our environment, respect our ethics, and develop ourselves accordingly... 

Instead they are being inspired by our heritage. Something that we are losing...