COMMON WORD STORY 56 JUSTICE IN ROME

In Rome, at the junction of two main roads is a stadium, the Colosseum.
It is surrounded by flora - pines.
In ancient Rome, the law was inconsistent. If you collaborated with the State,
you were just chastised for offenses; if not you were classified
as an enemy. If you gainsayed an official or were delinquent with your
mortgage, you were handed over.
Teams of gladiators decapitated people on the guillotine between bout
as light entertainment.

In Rome, at the crossing of two main roads is an arena, the . Colosseum
It is surrounded by plants - pines.
In ancient Rome, the law was two tiered. If you were in with the State,
you were just mildly scolded for offenses; if not you were identified
as an enemy. If you criticized an official or were behind with your
payments, you were handed over.
Gangs of gladiators beheaded people on the block between fights
as light entertainment.