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> It requires you to buy into the idea that these regular people are somehow more worthy than anybody else. Not necessarily. I'm fairly neutral on the (UK) mon
by chimprich 3y ago
> It requires you to buy into the idea that these regular people are somehow more worthy than anybody else.
Not necessarily. I'm fairly neutral on the (UK) monarchy: I don't particularly like the idea, but some people do and it doesn't negatively impact me at all.
I can see some (small) value in keeping a historical anachronism around, for the sake of culture and tourism. That view doesn't require any belief that a certain family is ordained by God or more worthy than anyone else.
If they had any actual political power I would feel very differently.
- pyth0 3y agoI suppose the part that sours it for me is watching the extreme displays of wealth and decadence at a time when a large number of people in the UK are struggling financially. Quite a lot of countries in Europe still have monarchies, but the degree to which they are visibly celebrated in the UK seems to be much greater. This is where the argument for culture and tourism comes in, but I still think its wrong.
- krisoft 3y ago> If they had any actual political power I would feel very differently. Well I have a bad news for you. They do. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/08/royals-vetted-more-than-1000-laws-via-queens-consent https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/08/royals-vette... It is an informal and murky way to exert control but it is well documented and it is happening.
- frob 3y agoIt probably negatively impacts your post-tax income. All of that showy opulence has to be paid for by someone and I'm pretty sure Chuckie Threes hasn't worked a day in his life.