I love studying Ancient History and seeing how empires rise and fall, sowing the seeds of their own destruction.
Martin Scorsese* History is full of civilizations that thought they were invincible, grew complacent, and disappeared. Is the United States destined for such oblivion? Recent events show our vulnerability. Our government has attempted to make us feel secure, but have they done enough to ensure that this great country can continue as an important player on the world stage? Will we protect those things that are vital to our continued preeminence or have we become so smug we feel we no longer need attend to them?
The Salmon Copy
addresses the chilling possibility of a threat to one of the most essential parts of our infrastructure. Can it happen? Will we let it happen?
*Martin Scorsese. BrainyQuote.com, Xplore Inc, 2015. http: //www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/martinscor343342.html, accessed December 28, 2015