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Steve Smedley
If you believe that Britain would be better off without a monarchy, then you are not alone. There are more than ten million people in the UK who believe that an unelected head of state has no part to play in the future of Britain. Ideas about what system should replace the current hereditary monarch are diverse, but about one thing there is broad agreement: there is no longer any place in Britain’s political system for hereditary privilege.
Supporters of a republican Britain share a profound belief in the importance of democracy at all levels of the political system. Yet in one particular public office the democratic principle is conspicuous by its absence.
Monarchists would have you believe that among a population of more than sixty million individuals, only one is capable of doing the job of head of state to the exclusion of all others, not because of any particular skills or qualities, but merely on the basis of a chance combination of sperm and egg.
We do not appoint doctors, university professors or lawyers on an hereditary basis. That is plainly silly. In business, academia, and the professions, people rise to the top based on merit, not on birthright. The important position of head of state should be no different.
You can express your belief in a better, more democratic Britain today by becoming a member of Republic, the campaign group for an elected head of state. By doing so you will be joining like-minded people across the country from all walks of life who already support the growing movement for real constitutional change.
The New Year is a time for changes, for new commitments and for new directions. So make 2010 the year you stand up for what you believe. Make 2010 the year you were proud to become a republican.
Taking it further: If you share our vision of a fairer, more democratic Britain, why not consider becoming a supporter or a member of Republic, the campaign for an elected head of state?
You can also be part of our campaign by joining Republic Action, Republic’s own social networking site.
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