Royalty? A great tradition? Or an unnecessary expense?
by Marietta Daily Journal Staff
June 12, 2012 03:03 PM | 1033 views | 2 2 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend | print
FILE - In this May 8, 2007 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she is greeted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, via video conference, during her visit to NASA's Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Starting Saturday, June 2, 2012, Queen Elizabeth II begins a four-day celebration of her 60 years on the throne. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
FILE - In this May 8, 2007 file photo, Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she is greeted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, via video conference, during her visit to NASA's Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Starting Saturday, June 2, 2012, Queen Elizabeth II begins a four-day celebration of her 60 years on the throne. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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With the recent Diamond Jubilee celebration the spotlight is once again on the British Royal Family. But some say the royals have outlived their historic purpose. What do you think?

Is the British royal family still needed?


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MAY-RETTA SURVIVOR
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June 13, 2012
Years ago, I had occasion to meet Queen Elizabeth. To this day, I remember her soft spokenness, perfect manners and impeccable social grace. Do we need people like the Royals? I would say yes...if only to emulate as role models on how to behave in public!
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EMBEE
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June 13, 2012
I would far rather have a monarch who has no political interest, and is only interested in the wellbeing of the WHOLE populace, than some failed power hungry politician. Ask yoursaelves--why do politicians stand for presidency--simply for POWER over you. Queen Elizabeth didn't ask to be the monarch and Prince William has openly said he doesn't look forward to being King, but will have to. Give me someone like that anyday.
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