| View Poll Results: Time for a Republic | |||
| Yes, it's outdated |
   
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10 | 27.78% |
| No, the Royal Family are an asset to the country |
  
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23 | 63.89% |
| Neither for or against. |
  
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3 | 8.33% |
| I have never met them, so I don't know |
  
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0 | 0% |
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31-08-2016, 06:32 PM
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The argument for and against a republic.
Now that Brexit is on the cards is it not also time for this country to become a Republic?The topic is about the abolition of the British monarch, rather than the dissolution of the British Union or independence for its constituent countries.
We have argued long and hard about unelected civil servants in Brussels controlling this country with its laws, yet we allow a lady whose only qualification to rule this country was being born into the right family and having the 'divine right to rule'
Surely monarchies are outdated and it's time to move on?
31-08-2016, 06:46 PM
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Re: The argument for and against a republic.
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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Shall I will put you down as undecided then?
31-08-2016, 06:46 PM
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Re: The argument for and against a republic.
I do not wish to live in a republic, having a monarchy is fine by me.I love the pageantry and tradition that are part of having a monarchy.
A monarchy provides a focal point for the country and contributes to the economy
. If you wish to live in a republic there are plenty of countries that can accommodate you.
31-08-2016, 06:48 PM
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Re: The argument for and against a republic.
With some regret, I think it is time for Australia to cut the remaining ties,but what would Britain gain by crapping on so many centuries of tradition ?
It's hardly as if the royals "rule" and I'm told they more than pay for themselves in terms of the tourist monies they generate.
The world would be poorer if they were gone.
There is a culture, a sense of history, of ceremony and yes, even grace and gentility and, in its best sense, nobility.
A standard to aim for.
OK, some 'royals' misbehave. Not the point.
It is the institution that even I would miss.
31-08-2016, 06:57 PM
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Re: The argument for and against a republic.
Originally Posted by Pumicestone
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With some regret, I think it is time for Australia to cut the remaining ties,but what would Britain gain by crapping on so many centuries of tradition ?
It's hardly as if the royals "rule" and I'm told they more than pay for themselves in terms of the tourist monies they generate.
The world would be poorer if they were gone.
There is a culture, a sense of history, of ceremony and yes, even grace and gentility and, in its best sense, nobility.
A standard to aim for.
OK, some 'royals' misbehave. Not the point.
It is the institution that even I would miss.
31-08-2016, 07:14 PM
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Re: The argument for and against a republic.
Originally Posted by Meg
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I do not wish to live in a republic, having a monarchy is fine by me.I love the pageantry and tradition that are part of having a monarchy.
A monarchy provides a focal point for the country and contributes to the economy
. If you wish to live in a republic there are plenty of countries that can accommodate you.
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