[Livia]

Originally Posted by lostalex

All of those points are well made, however you completely ignore the inherent discriminatory issues with the monarchy. It is a completely UNdemocratic institution.

First of all, because the monarch is also the head of the National Church(Anglican Church) you lose any and all sense of separation of church and state, which makes the monarchy being christian an inherently islamophobic, anti-semetic, and every other word for discrimination against religion too

Second, because the monarchy does not recognize same-sex couples, it is an inherently homophobic institution. The Monarchy would not recognize 2 kings, and would not acknowledge any children whether adopted or through a serogate to be recognized as legitimate parts of the royal family.

Third, all children will be from the same bloodline, it's also a racist institution, as all children accending to the throne will be from the same white bloodline and there is no possibility for a black child to hold the highest office in the land.

It is an inherently discriminatory institution on every level. Arn't you offended by any of these points?

No, I'm not offended by those points. The Pope is head of the Catholic Church, but that doesn't make him an anti-semite. In fact, Prince Charles has stated publically that he would prefer to be called "Defender of Faiths" rather than "Defender of the Faith" when he becomes king to reflect the variety of religions in the country.

It's a little far-fetched to call the whole Royal Family homophobes. Give it time, I'm sure this ancient institution will catch up. They've only just granted that if William and Kate have a female child, that child will rule. I'm sure the USA would never elect a homosexual president right now. Does that make the whole of the USA homophobic?

No, there is probably no chance right now that a black child could be king or queen. In much the same way that it's unlikely that someone Christian and white will ever be King of Jordan. That doesn't make them racist.

It's not an undemocratic institution because the Royals hold no political sway. They don't make decisions about taxation, about the armed forces... about anything. That's the Government's job.