Subject | Re: Republicanism still an offence in England? (wasRe: Queen mother (of england) has died) |
From | Louis Epstein |
Date | 2002-04-03 04:23 (2002-04-03 04:23) |
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David Flood
"AC" <spam@nospam.com>wrote in message news:3ca797a6.13334656@news2.randori.com...AC
On Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:05:22 +0100, "teepee" <gidjo@hotmailsp.amcom> wrote:teepeeAC
"Jette Goldie" <jetteREMOVE@blueyonder.co.uk>wrote >Jette Goldieteepee
Of course you knew her personally and can comment on her personality.
No. Nor did 99.9% of the people filling British television declaring QM some kind of saint.
The British people and their counterparts in the Commonwealth are certainly permitted to feel of her any way they please.
David FloodJust about every country criminalizes treason.
Actually, I believe the opposite is true: that "treason" is still a punishable offence among the English monarchy's claimed subjects?
On a related note, I believe that 'The Guardian' is taking a test case against a UK law (dating from the mid-nineteenth century) making it an offence to advocate a republic.Absolutely disgraceful of them. Democracy MUST be subordinated to Monarchy in any legitimate state.