Tourism and the income it brings.
the monarchy costs more than the measly couple million they bring in tourism income. The stupid royal wedding security budget did that in one day
Tourism and the income it brings.
I can has Monarchy
the monarchy costs more than the measly couple million they bring in tourism income. The stupid royal wedding security budget did that in one day
the monarchy costs more than the measly couple million they bring in tourism income. The stupid royal wedding security budget did that in one day
Are you as stupid and ignorant as you're pretending to be?
The monarchy brings in a couple of billion in tourism income.
The 100% income tax on most of the royal family's income by itself brings in 5 times as much as the cost of the monarchy, most of which goes towards providing jobs anyway.
If the monarch was deposed, they'd have to be replaced by another head of state. That head of state would require a salary (which would probably be paid for life, so we'd soon be paying a dozen head of state salaries) and salaries for all the people they'd employ (as the queen does now). They would also need a similar security budget.
The country would lose a fortune by deposing the queen and replacing her with another head of state.
That's just the financial side. The queen works very well as a diplomat, so we'd lose that too. The queen also functions as a safeguard against extreme political tyranny. No need for that right now, but who knows what the future will bring?
Maybe you'd like a vote on it. Well, you have the monarchy to thank for having a vote, since the most important part of the modern democratic system (the Great Reform Act) was forced through parliament by a king, using royal power.
There is absolutely no advantage gained by deposing the monarchy and a great deal of disadvantage. If you want to waste your own money, fine. But you don't get to waste mine for some pointless rubbish burbling out from your own ignorance.
The queen can dismiss the government in an emergency.
Three reasons.
That's the way it's been for a long time
Change is always risky, difficult and controversial.
We don't trust politicians and the royals are seen as being "above" politics.
oh and the tourism thing is ****
Of the top 20 tourist attractions in the UK only one royal residence makes it: Windsor Castle at number 17 (beaten comfortably by Windsor Legoland, in at number 7). Royal residences account for less than 1% of total tourist revenue
I also plan to refuse my diamond jubilee medal this year, because I believe the monarchy is wrong
Tourism and the income it brings.
but i also have disdain for the royal family. I refuse to accept that anyone is born superior or above anyone else.
Are you as stupid and ignorant as you're pretending to be?
The monarchy brings in a couple of billion in tourism income.
The 100% income tax on most of the royal family's income by itself brings in 5 times as much as the cost of the monarchy, most of which goes towards providing jobs anyway.
If the monarch was deposed, they'd have to be replaced by another head of state. That head of state would require a salary (which would probably be paid for life, so we'd soon be paying a dozen head of state salaries) and salaries for all the people they'd employ (as the queen does now). They would also need a similar security budget.
The country would lose a fortune by deposing the queen and replacing her with another head of state.
That's just the financial side. The queen works very well as a diplomat, so we'd lose that too. The queen also functions as a safeguard against extreme political tyranny. No need for that right now, but who knows what the future will bring?
Maybe you'd like a vote on it. Well, you have the monarchy to thank for having a vote, since the most important part of the modern democratic system (the Great Reform Act) was forced through parliament by a king, using royal power.
There is absolutely no advantage gained by deposing the monarchy and a great deal of disadvantage. If you want to waste your own money, fine. But you don't get to waste mine for some pointless rubbish burbling out from your own ignorance.
What an utter insult to every single soldier, fireman, doctor or cleaner to have ever lived in this country.+1
The queen is probably the hardest working granny in the country, she has done more for this country than anyone in the country in fact.
Tho' I have to admit I think it's about time we had a King.
+1Just because it's been established a long time doesn't make it "right". Change is as good as anything.
+2Change is always difficult I agree - but can be refreshing.
Specifically +3.I refuse to accept that anyone is born superior or above anyone else.