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There may have been once upon a time something exalted about a Republic. But after seeing the likes of Clinton, a monarchy sounds better.

The British monarchy may look good from California, but you try living under it. Even the discussion of a British Republic is officially taboo in the House of Commons. The British are treated like children. They can be prosecuted for defending themselves and are expected to look up and admire the Queen.

Clinton may have been a sleaze, but at least you can get rid of him. If it hadn't been for Edward the VIII falling in love with Wallis Simpson and abdicating, then we would have been stuck with a king who sympathised with Hitler and believed that Britain should sign a non-aggression pact with him. What would have become of us?

The U.K and Canada are lucky to have a Golden Jubilee to celebrate this year. If only we Yanks had someone we greatly revered around for 50 years...

You assume we revere it, perhaps you Americans do, but I don't and my Father who served in the British army doesn't. In fact, many British soldiers don't and prefer to ignore the part of their oath of allegiance which says "for Queen". Usually they tell themselves that they are serving for their families and friends.

Personally, I'll celebrate when the House of Lords are gone and we can choose our own head of state. Of course, a written constitution would have to be drafted carefully. But I'd rather have some rights set down in stone than have them eroded whenever the British government has a good excuse.

If it hadn't been for Edward the VIII falling in love with Wallis Simpson and abdicating, then we would have been stuck with a king who sympathised with Hitler and believed that Britain should sign a non-aggression pact with him. What would have become of us?

Nothing Edward VIII could have been involved in. Besides, if he hadn't been the sort of man to abdicate then he wouldn't be the sort of man to support the Nazis anyway, so I don't think this hypothesis matters too much. I just don't see what it is the Queen does that some greasy politician could do better.

Your perspective is one I seldom encounter but have long suspected. Take with a grain of salt those Americans who tell you that the U.S. should have a monarchy. We have a psuedo-royalty here with Hollywood; there is the scandal, but Hollywood still lacks the class and trappings of royalty. And you can thank us Yanks (or heaven) for Mrs. Simpson. Best regards.

Clinton may have been a sleaze, but at least you can get rid of him. If it hadn't been for Edward the VIII falling in love with Wallis Simpson and abdicating, then we would have been stuck with a king who sympathised with Hitler and believed that Britain should sign a non-aggression pact with him. What would have become of us?

If he hadn't abdicated, you Brittish should have done the same thing that was done to Charles I.