I refused to attend its funeral, knowing there are existing thinkers and believers, carrying its legacy and best using it. They will keep passing it onto generations to come.

I am still hopeful, no quitter and certainly not in denial.

(Note: your post is a shocker! as so little people see what you can see. Justifying it all under “Democratic Modern World.!) Alas!

Wait a minute, who's to say Common Sense is Mr. he?? just to lighten things up..:)

Salam