Old folks and the "F" word.

The threads about the Jubilee, Royalty, Government and the Nazis have been entertaining. It is nice to observe that you all have your say.

The obvious part for me is that the posters have expressed their opinions under the umbrella of the F for FREEDOM word. Freedom of speech, freedom of movement etc. This was of course gained for you all by those old people of 80+yrs who fought for and endured the hardship and dangers of WW2 protecting democracy from dictatorship maybe even slavery. So next time you see or hear an old un moaning about todays lot, treat them kindly or maybe ask them about their early years.

With our royal democratic system at least one person cannot gain total power.

 

Well said but get ready for the onslaught.

 

I know what you are saying ;I served my country during the cold war working on V Bombers and took the oath of loyalty to the Queen,her heirs and successors.I have great admiration for the Queen but it doesn't mean that I'll be a life long monarchist;if Charles takes over I may find Republicanism is a good option.
In the meantime I'm going to enjoy my weekend even though the country can't afford to spend this sort of money.

 

but how much are we spending, today its security, the rest is private money and what will it bring in?

 

Fair democracies are alive and kicking in many republican countries though..

 

I was just watching an American lady interviewed and she said she must preferred the idea of a stable, non-elected head of state rather than the costly political goings on to elect their president.

Which makes you think about the costs of regular presidential campaigns. I bet that would cost more than keeping the royal family. Or it will be like in America, requiring huge donations from vested interests, to get their candidate elected. Elected presidents may say all the right words during their campaign (remember Cameron and Clegg's promises in 2010!) but still have their own (and their financiers) political aims at heart.

I am not a particular royalist but I am happy to pay my respects to our Queen, a lady that represents all that is great about the UK, who has served her country with dignity, grace and professionalism for all of her adult life.