Not really local but I'm waxing philosophical this afternoon.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MONARCHY?
Now I am a monarchist, partially because I was brought up to be one but having considered the alternatives I still think it is the preferred method of having a Head of State. It is also a link with tradition and makes millions in tourist money.
Of course that does not include any of the hangers on who are not in a direct line to the throne. They should get a job, as befitting their talents, so not much cost there then.
BUT,
Consider the alternatives.
Tony Blair as President, or Gordon Brown or Cameron or any other politician on the make.
Our Queen is above politics, basically she rubber stamps laws made by the incompetents in Parliament, as is her function as a constitutional monarch.
BUT SHE IS OUR SOVEREIGN.
She embodies the people of our country and its sovereignty or independence.
SO SHE SHOULD PROTECT US and refuse to sign any laws which bring us closer to being dominated by the EU which diminish our independence or sovereignty.
It could be argued that as a constitutional monarch she has no power--but she has.
If she did not sign these laws would not pass.
Would she sign a law abolishing the monarchy? I doubt it.
She would do more for the monarchy if she refused to sign any law which brought closer union with the EU, and publicised the reasons why.
She would win the gratitude of the majority of the British people and assert her true role in protecting our rights.
That's my opinion. What do you think?
