Twiface
Princess of Kirinposting
@Fleur de Lis
Yes, but the “they’re a waste of money” talking point being the mainstay of anti-monarchism seems to be a uniquely British thing. Not just saying they’re unnecessary, but fixating on the relatively small proportion of the state budget spent on supporting them. It seems excessively materialistic to me, especially in contrast to Japan where the monarch’s spiritual role is still taken seriously, despite there being enough atheists to rival Britain.
Yes, but the “they’re a waste of money” talking point being the mainstay of anti-monarchism seems to be a uniquely British thing. Not just saying they’re unnecessary, but fixating on the relatively small proportion of the state budget spent on supporting them. It seems excessively materialistic to me, especially in contrast to Japan where the monarch’s spiritual role is still taken seriously, despite there being enough atheists to rival Britain.