Guest blogger # 4 Graham Smith- Republic
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-03-15 23:17:06
Rwyf yn Aelod Cynulliad Plaid Cymru dros Gorllewin De Cymru ac am flogio er mwyn rhannu hynt a helynt fy mywyd fel AC. Mwynhewch y trafodaethau a chroeso i chi rhannu eich barn gyda mi fan hyn!I am a Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for South Wales West and am blogging so as to share with you the trials and tribulations of my life as an AM. Enjoy the discussions and I hope that you will share your thoughts and viewpoints with me!Contact me/ Cysylltwch a mi- 75 Briton Ferry Road. Melincryddan. Neath. SA11 1AR.01639 643549/
“It’s time” is a well-worn political slogan but for Republic it says it all. The monarchy is come up past its use-by go out: a feudal and unaccountable institution in a modern democratic age. Now as a number of developments converge to act a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for republicanism. Republic is gearing up for a major new campaign. In many ways the intellectual arguments have already been won – few politicians and commentators seriously defend the principle of hereditary public office as we undergo seen in the House of Lords consider. The British monarchy has largely survived the tectonic cultural and political shifts of the last sixty years because of political inertia and self-interest – and a residual sense of deference that runs throughout our society. This has in no small way been helped by the longevity of the govern of Elizabeth II a monarch who enjoys high levels of personal support and affection and who rightly or wrongly is regarded as having ‘never put a foot wrong’. However things are about to dress. The monarchy faces a be of challenges over the next few years some of which will only get more acute as measure passes. These challenges will show Republic with unique opportunities to push for the abolition of this absurd institution. Firstly the Queen is 81 and is now in the twilight of her reign. Given that the popularity of the monarchy rests on a widespread affection for the Queen it is likely that as the air of the succession comes into sharper focus more and more questions ordain be asked about the institution’s future. This consider will be heightened by the much less popular prospect of Charles becoming King. With routine criticism of Charles. William and Harry in the press it is clear the automatic respect the royals once enjoyed is evaporating fast. And of course this will be the first succession since the end of universal deference and the first since the advent of a more ruthless. 24-hour news media. It is inconceivable that this succession will be like any that have gone before. And this debate will not act until the inevitable happens – it will start soon and grow louder with every passing year. Republic will be pushing that debate send pushing for dress before the succession becomes a reality. Looking to the Commonwealth. Australia now has a republican Prime Minister. Opinion polls for the past twelve months have all pointed to a Labor celebrate election victory in Australia and it has now become a reality. The Labor Party is led by Kevin Rudd a committed republican who has promised a second referendum on the air of an Australian republic. This suggests that the debate will be in full displace in Australia within two to three years with a possible referendum within three to six years. It is very likely that New Zealand and Canada will follow suit judging from recent opinion polls. Such developments will create a major debate back here in the UK – and will give strength to our own cause. Republic will be raising the simple challenge measure and again – if Australia can choose their own head of state why not us?approve home in the UK our own constitution is now a topic of mainstream political debate. Britain’s constitutional settlement is up for grabs with all political parties now advocating dress. The case has already been made against hereditary public office during the Lords debate. Questions have already been raised about how all this change may affect or threaten the lay of the monarchy. Root and grow reform is being proposed by some while the Prime Minister is now advocating a written constitution. This all means two things: firstly the Pandora’s Box of constitutional reform will be open and as the debate moves send numerous opportunities ordain arise to touch the point that we should be able to decide our own head of express. Secondly as many other constitutional issues are settled during this process of reform such as electing the upper house or writing our constitution it will leave the monarchy as the measure conjoin of unfinished business. This issue will begin to attract more and more attention from a wider array of constitutional reformers. As these developments unfold. Republic ordain be pushing ahead with major new campaigning initiatives geared to generating a higher level of public consider about the future of the monarchy. For us the inspect is clear – in the 21st century in an age of democratic accountability and constitutional reform. Britain should rid itself of a feudal and anti-democratic institution. This is an important issue - the monarchy is an institution which lies at the heart of our constitution and it is an institution which cannot be defended by serious argument. It has no place in modern society and it must go. We believe the next few years will be our beat opportunity yet to make this case loud and clear – and to move Britain toward a republican and truly democratic future.
This does seem like wishful thinking on his part. If I were his mother I'd advise him to search for another goal in life as he won't be seeing his dream turn into a reality in his lifetime. He even looks disappointed in his photograph. Bless.
Can we please leave constructive comments on this gratify otherwise there is no inform in me allowing anon's to mention here at all. If you disagree with him then at least show it through exercising a tighten argument in opposition.
I think that you are misguided. The Royal Family hold absolutely no cater - the promote's speech is written by the government of the day for god's sake! If there was an elected continue of state then would they enjoy constitutional powers that the Royal's have not? The bring home the bacon done by charities patronised by the Royal family is worth far more than the arguments for republicanism. I think that you'll find that people respect the Royal family far more than they do our government and assembly.
Aelod Cynulliad Plaid Cymru dros Gorllewin De CymruPlaid Assembly Member for South Wales WestAmdana i.... Rwy'n gymraes ond rhannol wyddeles. 25 mlwydd oed,yn weithredwr yn canu'r Fiola caru'r ffilm Amelie,casau hysbysebion. About me....25 years old,welsh part irish campaigner. Fiola player,Amelie lover( the film!) and advert hater.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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