10-24-2012, 08:07 PM
Quote:Unfortunately (for us Americans), I believe that is an oversimplification of a more complex issue.
The Iraq War alone did cost the US hundreds of billion dollars. With this money alone, the USA could have renovated its society from scratch. The Romans, by contrast, did not have the luxury to decide where best to allocate their money because the enemy was already at their gates, making defense spending a matter of 'national' survival.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)