2006-09-26 18:28:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It was just a fashion thing, Looked more impressive to turn of the century rubes. Remember when movies did that too?
2006-09-26 18:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by cyphercube 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is to reflect the "Roman Empire" - or the majestic thought of likening us to that. Our government buildings resemble the Greek archetecture, with the columns and the marble/stone buildings. They are grand in stature, and are seen as ever lasting. They are also to reflect the "intelligence" and "dominance" of the time of the Romans. . .
Basically, it is all for PR. And by the way - those aren't numerals, they are letters. If you look closely, those "V"'s are actually "U"'s. . . Again, it is to bring the entire "Roman experience" to the viewer.
May sound silly, but it is true.
2006-09-27 01:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to confuse the public into thinking that they're in Rome.
2006-09-27 01:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if you are building in stone or in concrete, they are much easier to do and less prone to being damaged by weathering etc.
I could say because political thinking is thousands of years out of date, but I won't.
2006-09-27 01:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is link between the ancient democracy and common day politics.
2006-09-27 01:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question! Maybe rome has more influence on us then we think. i would do some research on this stuff, and also all the symbols you see around you.
2006-09-27 01:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by chara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋