After September 11th, America began to embark on preventive wars to ensure the safety and stability of the country. In a critical sense, America was becoming the new Rome. Roman's notion of defensive imperialism, adopted by the present imperial presidency, constructed many unanticipated problems that may lead to the collapse of the American empire. <Tab/>Ubiquitous American military bases, along with the ongoing "war on terrorism," demanded muscular financial support. Although …showed first 75 words of 417 total…

…showed last 75 words of 417 total…government backed by military force. America, which had adopted political principles from its ancient predecessor, again made a similar mistake by converting to a military empire. There was no shortcut to Pax Romana. It took years of good governing for Rome to develop into a splendid nation. Until President Bush and his neoconservatives, blinded by their passion, truly understand the unforeseen danger that lies ahead, war will crush the people's hopes for peace and prosperity