If you were British (or are British), would you support retaining the monarchy?

[Franzl]

Please discuss.

This is something I've always found fascinating.


And it's not strictly limited to Britain, of course. It's more about European constitutional monarchies in general.

[Silent Hunter]

Yes. Partly because I can't think of any decent President for the UK.

[Bunwahaha [still dunno why, but well, so be it]]

Speaking about this... What's on with English movements rooting for a republic??

[afleitch]

Yes. Partly because I can't think of any decent President for the UK.

^^^^^^^^^

I also support retaining the Queen as head of state should Scotland become an independent nation.

[The Man From G.O.P.]

100% Support.

[Hash]

Not with the present idiot we have as "Governor-General".

[they don't love you like i love you]

I'd say probably very weakly yes, but only because of the interest in the monarchy brings the country lots of tourism money. I would support a republic in Canada, Australia, etc. though.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I've been a republican for ages now. Not that it's really important or anything.

[Democratic Hawk]

Yes

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

No.  The fishbowl that the Royals are forced to live in is something I would consider to be cruel and unusual punishment.  Free the Windsors!  End the monarchy!

[MaxQue]

Not with the present idiot we have as "Governor-General".

She is right. She is supporting our seal hunters against fascist ecologists from Europe.

[Nhoj]

No i dont support monarchies, and in fact support abolishing them all.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Absolutely not. Get rid of the deadwood.

[Platypus]

I'm Australian, and I don't want a republic here, so I guess I can't support one there

[minionofmidas]

Of course not.

A meaningless figurehead presidency is a good idea, but making the position lifetime, inheritable, and vested in the richest family in the country which is also freed of paying taxes is just obscene.

[GMantis]

No. I oppose Monarchies in principle - mainly because I don't believe (and the British Royal family proves it) that intelligence or abilities are inherited.

[Antonio the Sixth]

I'm agaist every sort of Monarchy, that always is an insult for democracy and modernity.

[Phony Moderate]

Wow, so there's some people who agree with me? I can't stand the Monarchy. It's silly nonsense. They are worshipped by most people in this country, even though they haven't done anything to earn it.

[Silent Hunter]

Of course not.

A meaningless figurehead presidency is a good idea, but making the position lifetime, inheritable, and vested in the richest family in the country which is also freed of paying taxes is just obscene.

They have to pay income tax now.

[The Man From G.O.P.]

Lots of spoiled kids who can't see beyond their ideology (no votes).

[they don't love you like i love you]

Actually I'd look at which is greater: The public funding of the royal family's activities or the tourism dollars brought because of the royals and decide based on that. And of course I'd still be an extreme republican in any other Commonwealth country.

[Earth]

I'm against every sort of Monarchy, that always is an insult for democracy and modernity.

This pretty much covers it.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Sure, since it doesn't hurt a soul.

[Bunwahaha [still dunno why, but well, so be it]]

Oh, and to the question asked:

As long as I'm not British, I can't answer.

[You kip if you want to...]

I'm totally opposed the the monarchy. They're completely pointless, i'm more in favour of a republic and a presidency.