I think it's time the monarchy was abolished and replaced by a democratically elected head of state. Anyone agree?
2006-08-06 03:16:15 · 6 answers · asked by reverendbernice 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Nope, what sets the UK apart from many countries is that is has no written Constitution.
Rather it is governed by conventions and precedents. The Queen has done a tremendous job not only at home but throughout the Commonwealth.
She is still the Head of State of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others. Ditching the monarchy, would considerably reduce the UK's already waning influence in the world.
Like they say in football,'If it ain't broke, don't fix it!'
But there might cause for concern when Prince Charles becomes King William V.
2006-08-06 10:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
You have my vote. The political system should be consistent with the declared egalitarian aims of society. To preach that everyone should have equal opportunities, that no-one should be discriminated for or against is inconsistent with an aristocracy and monarchy. The Monarchy may have been able to deceive people in the past that their birthright entitled them to rule, that they were so ordained by God, but such a view is as offensive now as it is ridiculous. A truly just society cannot have a system where advantages are bestowed by grace, favor and the accidents of birth. If the UK really does value justice it should get rid of the Monarchy/Aristocracy because keeping them is hypocritical with their declared position.
2006-08-06 04:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What us Yankees will not be blessed watching a King Charles III or a King William V in all its pomp reigning over the British Commonwealth? Well, perhaps, HRH Queen Victoria be rolling in her grave and HRH King Charles I would say: "Its not just me now." So, when will Oliver Cromwell be reserrecuted to run for office?
No seriously, it has a lot of merit. But republics has its ups and downs as well. Tradition is wonderful, but costly.
2006-08-06 16:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Maria Gallercia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes let's become a grown up country like most other nations.
How can we impose a democratic society on Iraq when we don't even elect our own head of state.
2006-08-06 06:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no. Democracy clearly has problems, as the last two elections in the USA have proven. Live and let live.
2006-08-08 15:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it would make no difference, Tony has as much money as the royals, the people would probably vote for Richard Branson,
2006-08-06 04:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by lambert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋