If you lived back during the Roman times...?

Question

What would you be more likely to do; watch the gladiators or christians fight in the arena OR watch a debate between two senators over their countries woes?

Then.....

What do you watch on tv today? ...

I'm really worried about the people that live in the U.S. with me... I wish we had more concern for the country. And yes, sometimes a debate can be boring, but if you are concerned about the subject matter, it may not be that boring.

Answer 1

Debate isn't supposed to be boring. Throughout our country's history, there was lively, entertaining, thought-provoking debate.

I fault the media for making real debate impossible nowadays. The press is always hovering like vulture, looking for a candidate to make one unfortunate comment. One tiny slip-up can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Because of the lack of restraint or balanced reporting, the press has created conditions in which debate is condemned to be more tedious than watching paint dry.

The Bush-Clinton debates highlighted how debate had degenerated. The dumbed-down debates were held at a 7th grade level (in terms of vocabulary used), and each candidate couldn't possibly have spoken in a more bland middle-of-the-road manner. It was obvious that the number one priority for each candidate was to avoid saying something the MTV sound bite generation could latch on to and scuttle their bid at the presidency.

Answer 2

There is no difference between the Roman Times and now except the things are much more sophisticated [thanks to the industrial revolution and Science]but other wise politics and social behavior is same,Garrisons are away fighting,Rich are in their villas Gladiators play and fight almost every day.Sex industry is thriving and the poor are looking for their next meal.What more i can say?

Answer 3

If I lived back then, then spending all day watching people being killed would be standard fare. However, if I went back there today, being a more advanced human being, I'd pass on the suffering and go listen to a boring debate.

Today I watch LOST and the news, both liberal and conservative.

Answer 4

I'd probably be shoveling Lion Guano at the coliseum.

I watch History Channel alot.
Anything good on public television.

Answer 5

I would most likely not be rich enough to attend such an event.
Today, I don't watch TV, but play on the computer

Answer 6

Interesting question ... I am a gladiator/football guy.

But I do read the daily scrolls from the forum.

Answer 7

Then - the fight. Now - reality TV

Answer 8

the violence today more political