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Many individuals like to compare the present day United States to  Ancient Rome.  This also means they believe that the U.S. will decay,  crumble, and fall from within like Rome.  This week's forum post asks  the question:  "Do you think the United States is similar to Rome?  Do  you think we are on a decline that will end up much like Rome of old?"   Explain and defend your answer.