All civilizations end up in the fire. Only one thing separates one civilization from another in this regard. How we come out of it. Even rome couldn't survive in tyranny, dont get me wrong, it lasted a long time under the Caesars. But eventually fell to open borders, and many other issues. It is unavoidable. The only thing we can hope to do, is leave this country better than we found it, and leave it to our posterity to do with as best they can