"... if you think that it is right to inherit an exalted position above your fellow man by accident of birth and blood, then you don’t — cannot — believe that all men and women are created equal — you must put some in a better class than others — and therefore you don’t truly believe in democracy."
http://www.independentaustralia.net/2010/republic/the_republic_monarchies_and_gender_equality/comment-page-1/#comment-766
I could not agree more.
One of the reasons I'd have a hard time living in Canada, is that, if I really believe that I want to make a difference in my live and my families' lives, I'd do what I can to improve life for everyone. As much as it'd pain me to admit, at present the only way to that would be to run for political office.
Which leads to the comment above.
Canada (like other Commonwealth Nations) is legally defined as a 'constitutional monarchy', which recognizes Elizabeth Windsor as the nation's Sovereign ruler.
I don't believe in this whole divine right crap. I would not submit my will to someone just because of their 'Royal Prerogative', nor would I humor such a person by pretending or faking it.
I would shake her hand and say hello if I met her, because my parents taught me to be polite and respectful.
But that's it, nothing more.
I don't bow to someone just because they are styled as a 'monarch', or 'queen', or 'emperor', or what ever exalted title they wish to bestow on themselves (hence my agreement with comment above).
I'm a citizen of Canada by birth - I don't pledge allegiance to something that I already am, nor do I bow to someone who considers themselves worthy of that action because they wear a crown.
But, in order to serve in public office, I'd have to swear an oath to this person. Why?
Yes I know it's largely ceremony and all that. And I understand that it's been part of the country's history.
But that's a part of our collective past that I think should be left there. It's from centuries ago, and it should stay there.
Time to move forward, in the 21 century. It's time to end the monarchy rule in Canada.
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