2007-09-02 11:14:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Yes we do, unless you prefer the alternative which is to have some twerp like Tony Blair or David Cameron as President of Great Britain (Heaven forbid!!!).
2007-09-02 11:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Wamibo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the fact that they contribute an enormous amount of money to the country, both from the Royal Estates and income taxes, not to mention tourism - it is impossible to imagine the UK without a monarch. The Queen is not only head of state, she is head of the armed forces, head of the Church of England, and head of the legal system. The whole country would be dismantled without her.
The system has worked very well, with one minor interruption, for over 1000 years. Leave well enough alone.
2007-09-02 12:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reality answer is no. We do not need a Monarchy. They have lost the respect of the Nation, and have no real diplomatic role to play (why else do we need diplomats?) The sociological answer is yes. As long as people subscibe to the cult of celebrity and hold in high esteem vaccuous materialism then they will always be regarded as necessary. If the country was released from its media cartel stranglehold which allows spin doctoring on a universal level, then yes, the voice of the people would be heard and yes, we would no longer have a need for the extinct monarchy.
They are like the Panda - dying out for need of proper family values!
Nessie
2007-09-02 11:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by merton.moonsilver 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Its nice to have a monarchy draws in tourists from all over the world.
2007-09-02 11:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Bobby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. We could hardly be the United Kingdom without one!! (can't be a Kingdom without a monarch). And I certainly do not want to have a President Brown! The Monarchy may cost us a lot in taxes, but they bring in far more for tourism. Leave them as they are - it ain't broke so don't fix it!
2007-09-02 11:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cynical Girl 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i think its nice to have royalty in this country it really is something for us to be proud of.
What i don't agree with is the way they conduct themselves.
You may say they are only human just like us, but their not just like us are they, not really, they have royal blood so they should in my opinion set a good example for us to follow. especially moral wise.
Is it any wonder harry and will have been a bit naughty sometimes, i mean look at how their father treated ther mother, having a secret mistress through most of their married life, poor diana,
Monarcy yes, but please have some morals
2007-09-02 11:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by BUTTERFLY 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-09-02 11:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by Birdman 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Why we don't embrace a presidency like Zimbabwe is a thing I don't understand ! Perhaps you republicans would be happy then.
2007-09-02 12:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God yes. Can you imagine President Brown, or Blair in sole charge of the country. God help us all.
2007-09-02 11:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The amount of money they generate for this country is unbelievable and other than that could you imagine a president..........No Thank You.
2007-09-02 11:35:58 · answer #10 · answered by valf 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋