Royal family. Should they be banned?

[bookblogger]

The monarchy is a symbol of stability. I would much rather have this than a president who would cost just as much but would be a politician. On this Sunday night, I would imagine Randy is jealous of the UK's traditions and identity.

[TOR2008]

Long Live The Queen !!!!!!!

Indeed, Long Live the Queen!

She is the Queen of United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Her Majesty is also head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

[randy1]

The monarchy is a symbol of stability. I would much rather have this than a president who would cost just as much but would be a politician. On this Sunday night, I would imagine Randy is jealous of the UK's traditions and identity.

Dictatorship is a "symbol of stability" too. You could make the same arguments about how communist countries are run - and arguably, yes stability is good thing. That's basically the trick or any oppressor - make people think that you offer benefits in terms of "stability", "security" or whatever and you might find people actually support your dominance and power.

Nope - I am not jealous at all. I could, if I chose, also be out there waving flags, buying royal teaspoons, and telling everyone "how wonderful the royal family are", "God Save The Queen" etc, but I am a little smarter than that. I do think though that many people who have "ordinary lives" like to have some kind of leader to idol to look up to - whether its a religious belief, the queen, interest in TV celebrities, footballers or whatever - the Queen fills this purpose for many people, from little girls who grow up aspiring to be "princesses" to old ladies who gossip about how handsome prince charles is over their scones and a cuppa tea...

In terms of people who truly deserve respect, to me I respect those many charitable workers who devote their lives to a cause with a genuine desire to help those who are less fortunate - not the Queen who eats food of sliver platters in her mansion all paid for by the taxpayer.

[bookblogger]

Randy, you are free to join the republican movement, then. I believe about 10% of people support it. The other 90% of people who live in the UK don't. That should tell you something.

[carang]

ummm... you don't think the royal family contributes to any charitable organisations???

[randy1]

ummm... you don't think the royal family contributes to any charitable organisations???

Now this comment is really so stupid that I am not even going to respond. I will leave that to someone else. Wait for it...

[hktraveller]

Indeed, Long Live the Queen!

She is the Queen of United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Her Majesty is also head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Don't forget the Falklands. They have been fought for so dearly.

[carang]

contributions means more than just $...

[carang]

http://www.royal.gov.uk/Charitiesand...charities.aspx

"Between them, members of The Royal Family hold approximately 3,000 patronages of charitable organisations.

The Queen’s patronages alone number around 600, a large number of which were inherited from her father, George VI, on her Accession.

Patronages generally reflect the interests of the member of the Royal Family involved."

[bryant.english]

So Randy, you've asked your question, you got your answer, NO....now bugger off.