Why are so many Americans passionately against the Brits having a monarch?
I'm glad we don't, but the Brits want one. The majority think it's money well invested.
The monarchy functions as a British tourist attraction, a PR firm, an extension of the Foreign Office, and an unifying touchstone of tradition and patriotism.
What do you care if Brits want a monarch?
Well said!
Some Americans obviously think that they aren’t being patriotic enough if they don’t slate the monarchy. I get that America’s national identity is wrapped up in republicanism and rejection of the British monarchy but I don’t see why they feel it is necessary to dump on something that is a beloved cultural institution of an allied and friendly country and which is a core part of OUR identity and does the US no harm.
“Why are so many Americans passionately against the Brits having a monarch?”
I haven’t figured that one out either.
The Brits have a system with the Monarchy and parliament. Parliament does the heavy lifting and the Monarchy is the window dressing. It works for the UK. Let it be.
Well put!