Examine the use of bread and circuses in America.   Do you think that the bread

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Examine the use of bread and circuses in America.   Do you think that the bread and circuses of the Roman Empire have an impact on us in America today? Why or why not? Write a post in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.  Evaluate the use of the bread and circuses to control the masses. Were they good for society? Think about the possible impact of the bread and circuses of the Roman Empire on American society today.  Are we purposely distracted from the real issues by mass entertainment? Evaluate the effectiveness of using bread and circuses to control society, both in the Roman Empire and in America today.  Are we following in Rome’s Footsteps? In your opinion, do we witness the effects of “Bread and Circuses” in our own culture?
Additional questions
What are some examples of public spectacles that are used as a form of distraction in America? What are the positive and negative aspects of this type of societal control? 
What parallels do you see between our society and Roman society?
Why do so few Americans take civic action? If citizenship is such an important part of belonging to a nation/empire/republic/etc. then why would people choose not to vote?

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