are we really rome?

Today in English honors 4, we got into a discussion about America vs Rome. we had to read an article about the comparison to America to Rome. And in my head, all I could say was: dear God I hope we don't crash and burn. But during our conversation, some really great points were made. When we were first compared to Rome, the overall comparisons were good ones and apparently we're the bomb. So what happened? we had developed a "holier than thou ego". some say that its patriotic to honor our country. I don't have a problem with that. I have a problem with us looking down on other counties. and even our own. This is America for God sake! What happened to the home of the free and brave? we are being told what we can eat, how to raise our children, and who we can marry. Now isn't that the reason Caesar was over thrown?  History is starting to repeat itself and it doesn't look to well for us. Rome tried to conquer Germany and Iraq. Have we succeeded? No. Are we still trying? yes. We as a country are so focused on wanting everyone to listen to us we are starting to show our ignorant side. I know this was short but I must go!