On one hand, I suppose in a way it's a little depressing to think of languages as disappearing completely -- they're such integral parts of culture and to have that forgotten or taken away is crippling. On the other hand, I do agree with the sentiment that language doesn't die, exactly. It evolves, and it's necessary for language to change with the times. Things that were relevant years and years ago, while they should be respected and upheld in memory, aren't always logical for a modern standpoint. The same really goes for any aspect of society.
It's hard for me to say, but in some ways perhaps it's better that languages are falling out of use, changing, or mixing...
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