Like I said in the post, I think it's good people use their curation as a way to enact change. Broadcasting your intent to vote on particular subjects, or on authors from particular parts of the world, or even on authors who do (or don't) burn their rewards, is fair game.
You're right, community division isn't good. But one side has formed up... and I can't possibly join them, so I'm taking an opposition position. Hopefully things will be able to settle down into a sustainable and healthy pattern.