Quote:The British monarchy started like every dictatorship in human history for the same stupid credulity of human ignorance.During the sixteen hundreds, we had a civil war. Almost the entire royal family were executed. The king, beheaded. For some reason, we brought them back but with reduced power. A constitutional monarchy (a limited monarchy), and there is a parliament for the people. Been that way for hundreds of years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consitutional_monarchy
Not stating my stance on the matter, just history.
Quote:If we are as a species to move to the future, then we must discard even symbolic Royalty.I don't think having a monarchy will affect our progress in science and social advancement.
Also I wish to make clear that I don't consider the royals any more important than any other. They (to me) have the same importance as my elderly neighbour. The whole 'royal family' seems more of a cultural/traditional thing. Like I said, if the people vote for a republic then I won't argue.
I'm pretty much on the fence when it comes to the royals.
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Mankind's intelligence walks hand in hand with it's stupidity.
Being an atheist says nothing about your overall intelligence, it just means you don't believe in god. Atheists can be as bright as any scientist and as stupid as any creationist.
You never really know just how stupid someone is, until you've argued with them.
Mankind's intelligence walks hand in hand with it's stupidity.
Being an atheist says nothing about your overall intelligence, it just means you don't believe in god. Atheists can be as bright as any scientist and as stupid as any creationist.
You never really know just how stupid someone is, until you've argued with them.
