Lou, First let me say that I love reading your editorial every day. and rarely disagree with your perspective.
With regards to the British Monarchy, I respectfully disagree regarding Charles and Camilla deserving of an extravagant coronation. I can appreciate why many in Briton think the monarchy is irrelevant and should no longer be supported by the public. The cost of the coronation alone was reported to be $US125 million dollars. Think of all the worthwhile endeavors this money could have funded. It is also reported that the monarchy costs the British public upwards of $US 436 million. The history and pageantry is wonderful, but at what price? Many Britain’s are struggling with inflation and wage stagnation and certainly half a billion dollars could be better used to help. What about the suppression of free speech during the coronation? Dozens of people were arrested for wearing shirts that read “Not My King” In what other parts of the world would this be a crime, oh yea, China, Russia, Iran, South Korea? enough said.
Lou, First let me say that I love reading your editorial every day. and rarely disagree with your perspective.
With regards to the British Monarchy, I respectfully disagree regarding Charles and Camilla deserving of an extravagant coronation. I can appreciate why many in Briton think the monarchy is irrelevant and should no longer be supported by the public. The cost of the coronation alone was reported to be $US125 million dollars. Think of all the worthwhile endeavors this money could have funded. It is also reported that the monarchy costs the British public upwards of $US 436 million. The history and pageantry is wonderful, but at what price? Many Britain’s are struggling with inflation and wage stagnation and certainly half a billion dollars could be better used to help. What about the suppression of free speech during the coronation? Dozens of people were arrested for wearing shirts that read “Not My King” In what other parts of the world would this be a crime, oh yea, China, Russia, Iran, South Korea? enough said.