Confusing Issue Name

[Daynor]

I had an issue named "We Who Are About To Die Would Rather Go Home".

But the issue has nothing to do with people who are "about to die" or "going home".

The issue says this:

An old supporter of yours has recently passed on, leaving a quite sizeable plot of land to you in his will - but only under a rather unusual condition: that the site be developed into a colosseum for hosting gladiatorial fights and other bloody spectacles.

The Debate
"Yes, yes!" cries Clint Trax, waving a wooden sword enthusiastically. "You've gotta do this, man! Gladiator fights are like the ultimate in spectator sports! And it doesn't just have to be people! We could pit man against Blue Jay! Blade against claw! Nothing to their names but their wits and their stamina! You'd have to pay people a lot to risk their lives doing this but I bet you'd earn a whole lot more from merchandise and wagers and stuff!"

"That's just sick," says Dave Barry, president of the Kill Violence Now Association. "I don't believe you'd find anyone willing to watch actual people tearing each other apart. It's savage and horrible! It's even worse than boxing! Violent sports should be outlawed for the sake of this country's moral integrity. I'm sorry, I've got to go - I'm ashamed you're even considering this."

"Actually, we could use this to our advantage," whispers Chief of Police, Chastity Falopian. "Why not just force convicted criminals to fight for the amusement of the public? They'll be paying for their crimes, contributing to society, and totally freeing us of having to build jails to throw their useless hides in!"

So am I missing a connection?

The name made me think that this was going to be a euthanasia issue, but it was an gladiator issue instead!

[Niicha]

I had an issue named "We Who Are About To Die Would Rather Go Home".

But the issue has nothing to do with people who are "about to die" or "going home".

The issue says this:

An old supporter of yours has recently passed on, leaving a quite sizeable plot of land to you in his will - but only under a rather unusual condition: that the site be developed into a colosseum for hosting gladiatorial fights and other bloody spectacles.

The Debate
"Yes, yes!" cries Clint Trax, waving a wooden sword enthusiastically. "You've gotta do this, man! Gladiator fights are like the ultimate in spectator sports! And it doesn't just have to be people! We could pit man against Blue Jay! Blade against claw! Nothing to their names but their wits and their stamina! You'd have to pay people a lot to risk their lives doing this but I bet you'd earn a whole lot more from merchandise and wagers and stuff!"

"That's just sick," says Dave Barry, president of the Kill Violence Now Association. "I don't believe you'd find anyone willing to watch actual people tearing each other apart. It's savage and horrible! It's even worse than boxing! Violent sports should be outlawed for the sake of this country's moral integrity. I'm sorry, I've got to go - I'm ashamed you're even considering this."

"Actually, we could use this to our advantage," whispers Chief of Police, Chastity Falopian. "Why not just force convicted criminals to fight for the amusement of the public? They'll be paying for their crimes, contributing to society, and totally freeing us of having to build jails to throw their useless hides in!"

So am I missing a connection?

The name made me think that this was going to be a euthanasia issue, but it was an gladiator issue instead!

"To those about to die, we salute you."

It's reference, mmkay?

[Sirocco]

I got an A in Higher Classical Studies, alright?

[Daynor]

I'm glad.

But for those of us who haven't, you want to explain?

[Buccaneers FC]

I doubt he does.

[Sirocco]

Ah right,

When gladiators entered the arena they would salute the emperor before doing battle as a mark of respect. They would say "Morituri te salutamus" -this translates as "We who are about to die salute/greet you". Salute works a bit better. I think the actual quote is something slightly different but it escapes me.

[Alsatian Knights]

I got this issue today...needless to say I put my criminals to work for the entertainment industry.

[Ledarre]

Ah right,

When gladiators entered the arena they would salute the emperor before doing battle as a mark of respect. They would say "Morituri te salutamus" -this translates as "We who are about to die salute/greet you". Salute works a bit better. I think the actual quote is something slightly different but it escapes me.

I think "We who are about to die salute you" is correct but there is only one historical reference of this, so it was probably not a common occurance ( Or perhaps it only happened that one time).

[Dimoniquid]

I got an A in Higher Classical Studies, alright?

No you didn't... to the Colosseum!