Should we abolish the Royal family?

[JazMerkin]

I voted yes but in all fairness the only way that would ever happend was if there was some sort of Revolt against Queen and HER country. (Which just so happens to include the British Army).... So i doubt i'd actually like that at all, given the most likely successor outside of the Royal family to be Al-Qaeda

At least they'd be cheap on our taxes seeing as they all live in caves

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

I voted yes but in all fairness the only way that would ever happend was if there was some sort of Revolt against Queen and HER country. (Which just so happens to include the British Army).... So i doubt i'd actually like that at all, given the most likely successor outside of the Royal family to be Al-Qaeda

At least they'd be cheap on our taxes seeing as they all live in caves

Well that's just the leaders and such like individuals. The rest live in Upton Park.

[JazMerkin]

I voted yes but in all fairness the only way that would ever happend was if there was some sort of Revolt against Queen and HER country. (Which just so happens to include the British Army).... So i doubt i'd actually like that at all, given the most likely successor outside of the Royal family to be Al-Qaeda

At least they'd be cheap on our taxes seeing as they all live in caves

Well that's just the leaders and such like individuals. The rest live in Upton Park.

Isn't that basically the same thing?

[BIG H]

At least they'd be cheap on our taxes seeing as they all live in caves

Well that's just the leaders and such like individuals. The rest live in Upton Park.

Isn't that basically the same thing?

Queue HMH

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

That sounds ominous

[HattonTheHammer]

Well that's just the leaders and such like individuals. The rest live in Upton Park.

Isn't that basically the same thing?

Queue HMH

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

[Master]

Isn't that basically the same thing?

Queue HMH

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

You dip stick nothing to do with Shariah law but about having a republic.

[Kev]

Queue HMH

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

You dip stick nothing to do with Shariah law but about having a republic.

Because of course republics have a much better reputation.....

It's not often me and Kirklaind Laing agree but I'm 100 percent with him, in that the Queen is the best head of state we can possibly have.

@ Miles

I just don't understand your logic really. First off, yes the queen gets money to upkeep her homes, but come on these stately buildings are part of the nation's heritage a bit different from your gran's house.

Think of all the fantastic royal buildings we have, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Westminster, they are amazing, some of the finest and most famous buildings on earth with hundreds, even thousands of years of history.

They are the Queen's property but in a sense belong to the whole nation. They are all open to the public, we can all go and visit most days of the year so what is the problem with public funds going towards their upkeep?

If you abolished the Royal Family it would still be public funds paying for the repairs and upkeep anyway.

And your gran probably can get help with essential repairs anyway, there are plenty of benefits out there for those in need.

As for your, 'inherited wealth should be taxed to death', well firstly it already is, we have inheritance tax after all, which I personally think sucks, but you seem to want to go even further and forceably take money from the rich to give to the government.

So are you a communist?

It's a fucking horrible philosophy and just ends up with nobody having anything.

Anybody who has worked for something is entitled to it. When they pass on their children are entitled to it. If they still have their wealth into the next generation they are entitled to it, and so forth.

Wanting to force them to hand over their money for some egalitarian plan is just theft imo. What would be the incentive to work hard and be succesful if all of your reward is taken from you in taxes and given to others?

It's a ridiculous, evil idea imo.

As for the queen, she does a tremendous job for this country as a faithful and loyal ambassador.

You never responded to this before but I put it to you again, has her life been one of a rich socialite living the highlife, indulging in excess and aristocratic vices? I really don't think it has, her life has been one of tireless service to this country. Think of all the diplomatic functions and visits she has to carry out, all the engagements, the rituals etc.

It's not a role I'd want in a million years, her wealth is nothing like that of a rock star, a footballer or an actor. Her wealth comes with immense responsibility and she has had to live a life of service and devotion to her country.

I am proud to say I love my queen and country and would oppose to the fullest any attempts at turning this nation into a republic with a Brown or Blairesque figure looming large as out head of state.

[JazMerkin]

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

What brilliant logic. Abolish the class divide & have no royal family & there would somehow be Shariah Law in Britain, because obviously the Royal Family are battling Al-Qaeda under the cover of darkness.

I can't believe you guys are arguing about the topic still, when there's a post of this sheer awesomeness on here.

Although Hammer, if its going to take 50 years, it probably won't affect you given your levels of alcohol consumption

[ono]

Isn't that basically the same thing?

Queue HMH

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

I can't figure out if this is stupid or genuis. It's a belter of a post that only Jaz has picked up on.

Sharia already exists in Britain is Muslim communities. I'm assuming your not a Muslim so i see no reason why this bothers you.

Jewish courts are also widely used in Jewish communities within the UK and have been for centuries.

I don't understand your problem.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Queue HMH

get rid of the royals
abolish the class divide
=
shariah law throughout the country within 50years!!

I can't figure out if this is stupid or genuis. It's a belter of a post that only Jaz has picked up on.

Sharia already exists in Britain is Muslim communities. I'm assuming your not a Muslim so i see no reason why this bothers you.

Jewish courts are also widely used in Jewish communities within the UK and have been for centuries.

I don't understand your problem.

Because, I can't believe I'm about to say this, I agree - sort of with HMH. There should NOT be a separate body deciding the fate of British subjects. I don't care if it's jewish or islamic. The issue that concerns many and I presume this is what HMH is getting his knickers in a knot is that there is a vocal minority who see Islam as a progressive religion who do want to see sharia law throughout the UK and for the UK to become an Islamic nation.