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 ordain 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 well past its use-by date: a feudal and unaccountable institution in a modern democratic age. Now as a number of developments approach to create 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 debate. 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 comprehend 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 number of challenges over the next few years some of which will only get more acute as measure passes. These challenges will present 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 issue 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 look of Charles becoming King. With routine criticism of Charles. William and annoy in the touch it is clear the automatic respect the royals once enjoyed is evaporating fast. And of cover 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 ordain be like any that undergo gone before. And this debate will not wait until the inevitable happens – it ordain go away soon and change louder with every passing year. Republic ordain be pushing that consider forward pushing for change 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 Party election victory in Australia and it has now change state a reality. The Labor Party is led by Kevin Rudd a committed republican who has promised a back up referendum on the issue of an Australian republic. This suggests that the debate will be in full swing 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 go suit judging from recent opinion polls. Such developments ordain cause a major debate back here in the UK – and ordain furnish strength to our own cause. Republic will be raising the simple question time and again – if Australia can decide their own head of state why not us?approve home in the UK our own constitution is now a topic of mainstream political consider. 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 position of the monarchy. grow and branch 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 ordain be change state and as the debate moves send numerous opportunities will arise to touch the point that we should be able to choose our own head of state. 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 piece of unfinished business. This air ordain mouth to draw more and more attention from a wider arrange of constitutional reformers. As these developments unfold. Republic will be pushing ahead with major new campaigning initiatives geared to generating a higher aim of public debate about the future of the monarchy. For us the inspect is alter – 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 air - 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 inspect loud and alter – and to move Britain toward a republican and truly democratic future.
This does seem desire wishful thinking on his part. If I were his mother I'd advise him to examine 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 enter. Bless.
Can we please leave constructive comments on this please otherwise there is no point in me allowing anon's to comment here at all. If you be with him then at least show it through exercising a firm argument in opposition.
I think that you are misguided. The Royal Family direct absolutely no power - the Queen's speech is written by the government of the day for god's sake! If there was an elected continue of express then would they enjoy constitutional powers that the Royal's have not? The work done by charities patronised by the Royal family is worth far more than the arguments for republicanism. I think that you'll sight that populate consider 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,cheat part irish campaigner. Fiola player,Amelie lover( the film!) and advert hater.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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