Should Australia become a Republic

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Surely that's for the Australian people to decide in a referendum?

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I would support Canada becoming a republic primarily because I don't think our current system is reflective of Canada's present cultural identity. This is a nation of multiculturalism, and a bilingual french/english heritage.

I believe there will undoubtedly be a continuous drop in the number of those loyal to the present political structure in this country, especially as we become more and more diverse as a nation. Also, Canada has lways been seeking an international identity, as opposed to just shadowing the US, and I believe one of the best ways in achieving such recognition is to create a political structure that represents the mood of Canada, and embraces our many diverse perspectives.

Mark, I always understood Canada was very pro-monarchy? In fact I fail to see how breaking ties with Britain (and Europe) would enhance the national identity of Canada!! Surely it would do the opposite? Canadians already complain about being viewed by the world as some sort of America-lite. The monarchy and ties with Europe are one of the few things that differentiates Canada from the US.

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Then why does Oz keep the vestiges of a degenerate monarchy?  I know they don't do anything but why not get rid of formalities.  Australia should make a statement that they have thrown off the colonial past.  I think most politicians are pieces of sh#t but at least I am not expected to bow or curtsy to them.  A new flag wouldn't be a bad idea either. LOL.  What relevance does Sts. Georgie, Pat and Andrew have in Oz.

I'm no great fan of the monarchy, in fact for a long time I thought Britain should be a republic. However as I've gotten older I've come to realise that politicians are generally a rotten, corrupt bunch, whatever their colours. Therefore do I want to replace the Queen (who is generally pretty benign), with another politician? NO!!! Never in a million years!!! I'll stick with the degenerate monarchy thanks very much. A least they provide plenty of entertainment with their endless gaffs and tawdry sex-lives.

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Britain would still be class ridden with or without the monarchy. It's one of the things I really hate about my country. People here are OBSESSED with it. Where you live, your occupation, your parents occupation, how much money you earn, how expensive your house was, which university you went to, your accent etc. often determines whether someone is worthy of speaking to or not. It's crap, complete, total and absolute nonsense and I hate it with a vengence. It's so refreshing to visit foreign countries were a businessmen will quite happily have a conversation with a beggar or a bus driver. That never happens here. I've even encountered hostility from some old cretin for daring to live in a poor neighbourhood. He then refused to speak to me on the basis of were I lived. I could've punched the guy! Fortunately attitudes are changing and will continue to do so the more 'old ways' are diluted by immigration etc.