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rsl12 · 11-23-2005, 08:26 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong.

In Jamaica, the Governor General is a ceremonial position with absolutely no power. I assume it's the same in Canada. Technically the governor general represents the reigning monarch in England. As you may know, the reining monarch in England has little power over England itself these days, much less power over commonwealth countries like Canada and Jamaica.

A monarchy, by definition, is a country ruled by a monarch. In most countries (including England, I think) the monarch and his/her family are supposedly distinguished by God for the special purpose of ruling a country.

Since the foundations of royalty are religious, the Governor General I think has a certain obligation to follow form. Though the offense of not swearing on a bible is not as egregious as if a Bishop were to refuse such an oath, the nature of the offense is similar.

11-23-2005, 08:26 AM	#41 (permalink)
rsl12 On the lam Location: northern va	Correct me if I'm wrong. In Jamaica, the Governor General is a ceremonial position with absolutely no power. I assume it's the same in Canada. Technically the governor general represents the reigning monarch in England. As you may know, the reining monarch in England has little power over England itself these days, much less power over commonwealth countries like Canada and Jamaica. A monarchy, by definition, is a country ruled by a monarch. In most countries (including England, I think) the monarch and his/her family are supposedly distinguished by God for the special purpose of ruling a country. Since the foundations of royalty are religious, the Governor General I think has a certain obligation to follow form. Though the offense of not swearing on a bible is not as egregious as if a Bishop were to refuse such an oath, the nature of the offense is similar. __________________ oh baby oh baby, i like gravy.