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Posted By: Manoli

Posted On: Sep 24, 2006
Views: 1248
The British Royals

The British Royals do represent a very vital part of the nation's history, but this history is not likely to disappear simply because the Royal Family does not exist. The Royal Family lives off the money of taxpayers, living their life freely, without inhibitions, unaware of the amount of work that goes into the money they spend. Younger members of the Royal Family, (Prince Harry being a prime example) are not representatives of the United Kingdom, and their constant misbehavior in the public world is often a cause for embarrassment. Name a good reason as to why the common taxpayer should support these idiosyncrasies?


Posted By: Justin Soutar

Posted On: May 28, 2006
Views: 1279
Monarchy

As an American, I like living in a republic (although now it's now more of a democracy). But having read some European history in high school and now studying international relations, I respect and admire the great Catholic monarchs of past centuries such as Mary Stuart, James II, Louis IX, Isabella and Ferdinand (who helped discover America), the Hapsburg dynasty, Louis and Marie Antoinette, and others. They guarded, preserved and handed down Catholic European civilization. Unfortunately the godless French Revolution unraveled much of what they had done, and its disastrous results are affecting Europe today. Monarchy's not a bad thing; Great Britain should retain this tradition--and especially the Catholic faith behind it.


Posted By: Bruce

Posted On: Aug 22, 2004
Views: 1521
Monarchy

What would the history of Britain be without a royal family? Would it even have a history?


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Posted On: Sep 15, 2001
Views: 1606

thr royal family represent me in some capacity and yet I have no say in who they should be


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Posted On: Aug 22, 2001
Views: 1604

these are people that represent our country yet half the time they behave worse than the people,are we supposed to look up to these royals with admiration ,ithink not


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Posted On: Aug 20, 2001
Views: 1578

That is up to the people of the UK! Get the hell out of Irland and let Dublin govern their entire country!!!


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Posted On: Jun 10, 2001
Views: 1572

who cares? i don't live over there.


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Posted On: May 19, 2001
Views: 1552

<<<WhAtEvEr!>>>


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Posted On: Mar 13, 2001
Views: 1547

I'm a bit of a fence sitter - I quite like having a royal family but I'm buggered if I'm going to start bowing and scraping to anyone just because they've got a different family from mine ! They seem a pleasant enough bunch though, mostly.


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Posted On: Oct 16, 2000
Views: 1537

No I think it would cause turmoil.Let it fade until there's no issue.I think the Monarchy will slowly dissolve.Or should be slowly dissolved


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Posted On: Oct 3, 2000
Views: 1529

I think you should have to earn your way to run the country, not just be born into royal blood.


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Posted On: Aug 3, 2000
Views: 1518

No way, the Monarchy makes the United Kingdom special and holds a place in all American's heart. I'm not even a WASP but I admire the Royal Family and all that it stands for. Long live the Royal Family


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Posted On: Jul 26, 2000
Views: 1508

they are a symbol without power


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Posted On: Jul 4, 2000
Views: 1319

The role of Head of State is largely symbolic anyway so what difference is there? Sure the Royals are expensive but would a President be without expense? Monarchy steeped in history or some has-been politician? No contest.


 

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