[Loud Mime]

One of the many fascinating elements in our history is that of Paine’s “Common Sense.” It is beautifully written in a style and vocabulary that makes one slowly digest its meanings.

THAT pamphlet was written for the “common man” of that time.

Think about how far our public’s political intellect has fallen since those times.

[YHAOS]

"Think about how far our public’s political intellect has fallen since those times."

Must I think about that? ( ^: }

[Publius]

THAT pamphlet was written for the “common man” of that time.

Correct. It was written in the language of the taproom, not the drawing room.

Think about how far our public’s political intellect has fallen since those times.

This may sound strange, but I attribute it to television. TV has ruined everythig it has touched, from sports to politics.