Bison Bud wrote:
It amazes me how many here want to know how this directly affects me and why it should even matter to me." Well, to attempt to address that issue, I've lived my entire life under the creed that "All Men are Created Equal" and have seen great strides in this concept over my lifetime, but there is still work to do. Frankly, the whole concept of "Royalty" flies in the face of this creed and the fact that it is so celebrated and revered simply baffles me and promotes a complete reversal of this concept that I do indeed find somewhat offensive. Honestly, I think too many folks here don't understand the difference between acceptance and approval. I accept that the British have the right to their royals, but I darn sure don't approve and in my opinion for good reason! Is seeing this sort of a discrepancy and posting for other's opinions about it really such a bad thing? If you think so, than at least in my opinion your the one with the problem. Think about it!
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You are entitled to your opinion and I honour your right to your own opinion. However, the British Monarchy does not require your approval, nor does it seek your approval. The Brits to do not approve of your form of government as their form of government has been tested for at least 1000 years. When the American Republican form of government has been tested for 1000 years, then you can trot out your approval rating.