[billbears]

There is a certain part of me that holds the English monarchy in fond regards. Whether it is my ancestry or love of history, I hold respect for a form of government that has in effect lasted for over 800 years. I see no great feat by a politician's son going to battle when you consider in the 20th century elections have become not much more than popularity contests between two contestants that promise the most to be elected. It would be not much more than 20 years from now if the child of an American Idol winner went to battle.

Consider also what has been done to the Republic in the past 100 years compared to the original intention of the Framers. We were given a Republic but unfortunately were not able to keep it. What we have now is in no way comparable to what the Framers intended. As I said I am a North Carolinian and hold loyalty to my state which happens to be a member state in the current union.

[Cornpone]

I understand to a limited extent your views. As for my sandlapper heritage my family came to these shores in 1712. I suspect you must have similar heritage. That being said, I cannot neglect why my forebears came here...to escape European feudalism and its consequent ideology of privilege by birth. I share your concerns but I offer no deference to what some call a superior cast...royalty....as my family always said..."they can kiss my royal Scottish ass"