The problem in part comes from the fact that the people of Rome see themselves in Caesar's face, and their will in his acts, even when Caesar goes mad.

Bush and Company and the heinous crimes done under the stresses of their time are, sadly, our own; we elected them, on the whole, and gave them our highest titles to borrow and use.

That's why all this rationalization occurs, where for an individual committing a crime against society there would be no question.

Personally, I think we should do as Germany did: pay the price, stand up to the trial, and then rebuild with strength.

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