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NightOwl@lemmy.ca to Canada@lemmy.ca · 2 days ago

Prince Andrew’s latest scandal begs the question: Why does Canada still have a monarchy?

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Prince Andrew’s latest scandal begs the question: Why does Canada still have a monarchy?

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NightOwl@lemmy.ca to Canada@lemmy.ca · 2 days ago
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The only thing monarchy seems good for these days is generating scandal and controversy, so why keep them at the head of our government?
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    To remove the monarchy from our system would require opening up the constitution, which is opening up a huuuuge opportunity for problems. The benefits aren’t worth the risk, especially in today’s political climate. We don’t need a Brexit level fuckup because the average person is easy to sway with fear mongering and racism.

    They’re figureheads and effectively have zero power over Canada, why get rid of them?

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      Cause I don’t believe in a family having inherited billions that was pillaged through slavery and colonization.

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        I agree, but it’s not worth the risk when they have zero power over Canada.

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        Pillaged through slavery? I’m of who cares. I do not want to be a republic. And if we got rid of the monarchy we would replace it with a president with no power like the GG so who cares.

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          https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/06/the-british-kings-and-queens-who-supported-and-profited-from-slavery

          https://time.com/6275179/king-charles-iii-ancestors-slavery/

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