[stuartcr]

I doubt any civilisation or culture will last forever. Obituaries can be written for all.

[ncpatriot]

I agree with that, and have often wondered what the US (my beloved homeland) will be like in two hundred yrs.

We want to hold on to traditions, but change is inevitable.

So I guess it is important to hold on to the traditions that matter - like respect for life, God, family, and our Constitution.