Posted on 04/20/2016 7:19:25 AM PDT by NRx
Britains republican movement has revealed it plans to mount a campaign for a referendum on the future of the monarchy when the Queen dies.
Republic has been nervous of appearing callous over the Queens mortality, because it sees the popularity of the Queen as crucial to public support for the institution.
But on the eve of the Queens 90th birthday, Republics chief executive, Graham Smith, suggested that, when it happens, the Queens death will mark a turning point in public attitudes.
The Queens birthday reminds us that support for the monarchy is bound up with support for the Queen, he said.
In a statement to mark the royal birthday, he added: In a hereditary monarchy the Queens age becomes a political issue. Long before the Queen dies the country will need to debate what happens next.
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A republic is not a panacea for the problems of a monarchy. The problem for the UK is that in getting rid of the crown they would end up having an ineffective and weak president who would be appointed by the prime minister. In other words, they’d become a parliamentary dictatorship; a condition far worse than a constitutional monarchy. Also, what would happen to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and so on?
You are an intelligent man, why do you believe such bollocks.
Your remark about Australia, New Zealand and Canada is quite correct. It would not be merely the UK ‘s problem alone, but a major constitutional issue for all the Commonwealth realms.
I do not agree with the bleak sentiments of most of this thread. I think Charles will be a good king.
Some will warn that he will be another disaster like Edward VIII. I believe, and sincerely hope, that his reign, however short, will surprise his detractors in the manner of Edward VII. Give me ‘Bertie’ over ‘David.’
LOL!
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