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Re: War on Iraq

Mon, 31 March 2003 04:38

JamesWD

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Location: Northampton, UK

Great post Zoid, I agree with the majority of your points...

Just one observation made about the nature of democracy in the UK...

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. . . .the role of people like Bush and Blair is to represent the views of the majority.

Last poll I saw said 84% of people supported war in the UK. Figures vary, but I think now that we have got into the conflict, people are saying "Ok, I would prefer war not to happen, but if Bush and Blair think it has to be done, then it has to be done."

At any rate, I remember another gentleman having views that were initially unpopular in the 1930's, who happened to go on to be considered Britains greatest ever leader. Any guesses for his name? It ain't Chamberlain. Very Happy

As for what the UK is (democracy or republic?). It is neither. It is a Consitutional monarchy, so potentially the elected Prime minister has to be approved by the MOnarch, and the Monarch could appoint anyone they wanted. That's in theory, at least. In practice the monarchy is little more than a ceremonial role.

As for democracy vs Republic - surely a republic is a better state or government than democracy, if only because the masses are not fully aware of the facts that the government can receive, and thus cannot make the correct decisions?

That's what I think is going on here - the anti-war protesters are simply uneducated about the factors involved. I've seen plenty spout material about the "motives" behind this war, but they fail to understand the opposing perspective.

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