A Brief Note On Terror And Its Effects On The Future

History has an extraordinary way of repeating itself. Frequently the best way to solve problems arising in the future is learn from lessons in the past. Ancient Rome is often compared to present day United States, and the comparison does not stop at politics, international influence, and wealth. Both countries are also very susceptible to terror. Terror is not a modern or unfamiliar military method for killing innocent people. While it may have become more advanced in this century, it is a technique that has been demonstrated for years. Ostia was a harbor city of Ancient Rome, located at the mouth of the River Tiber. Due to its location and longevity, Ostia was a center of commerce in the Republic. However, in the year 68 B.C. Rome was dealt a shocking blow by a group of pirates. These terrorists pillaged the town, set it on fire, destroyed the war fleet, and killed its inhabitants (Harris, 2006). Just like Al Qaeda and their suicide bombing on September 11, 2001, these pirates were loosely organized, but were able to spread immeasurable amounts of fear to the people. The pirates and the Al Qaeda bombers also were not acting under the direction of a certain country. While Al Qaeda did operate with the support of the Taliban and Afghanistan, it was not nationally based. Both events had a tremendous impact on the countries and their respective population. While the tragic events happened many years apart, the response was very similar. In Ancient Rome Lex Gabinia was a lawShow MoreRelatedEffectiveness Of Psychiatric Programs For Children Essay1325 Words   |  6 Pages Children in crisis are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues due to traumatic experiences. Several interventions are available to reduce the effects of traumatic experiences on children. In this paper, the effectiveness of psychiatric programs for children in crisis will be investigated. 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