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Originally Posted by Lockjaw
So very confusing. I admire the British I really do. But one thing has always confounded my American sensibilities...why put up with the Royals?
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Because in days of old they (the Royal family) fought hardest for and founded the country.
Because they own the armed forces, the police, the courts and the prison system.
Because of the continuity it provides in the political structure of the country. I believe it's of utmost importance to have one person giving the final word on any issue which affects the running of a country, business, household, web-forum, etc...
Take the issue of gay marriage; if the Queen thinks two gays joining together in wedlock is a bad thing for her church, then gays aren't allowed to marry. No ifs buts or maybes about it, issue resolved.
*That woman in a permanent semi-vegative state; Queenie could solve the matter with a simple thumb gesture.
*technically speaking, of course.
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Seriously is there ANYBODY under 40 that cares about them any more?
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