Thursday, February 14, 2008

Once again, the USA mirrors the Romans

One of the perks that a Roman soldier could earn upon retirement was enough land to start a new life as a citizen (tax paying) farmer. Not bad after 25 years of having barbarians trying to kill you.

Like so many of our ways and institutions, we once again look to Rome to help recruit and help our soldiers. This time, the Army will help recruits buy a house. Fortunately, our soldiers don't have to conquer Gaul with Caesar to get the land. Not that the French wouldn't deserve it...

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