I don't wish harm on the royals as they are no threat to myself , but I question their existence, as what they are really, is just an elite family with no real use other than being a wooden figurehead. If they existed to moderate certain other authorities in the country then they would have a use, but when we are being abused by authority, they keep quiet, so what use are they. Yeah I know they fly the flag for Britain in terms of trade, but isn't that more about drumming up business for the elite .
Patriotism, is a word I try to examine closely, I do not wish to be known as patriotic because of what the public patriots are, usually thick and racist if the media is to be observed, the football fan mentality and all that is primitive that goes with it.
I would like to be proud of my country, but history shows a lot of the world don't like us, because of what the elite have done in our name, for everyone always remembers the bad stuff.
I think patriotism is a thing our leaders wish to turn on and off as suits their need
But I am not sure what to think these days, as I also served queen and country in the past, but what is Britain these days ?