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Wasn't a politician recently arrested in your beloved country for simply saying something he believed? Your country (UK) is marching just as fast into thought control as is ours. At least we can still arm ourselves over here. They might still celebrate Christmas in the UK, but in 20 years the UK will be a Muslim country, so enjoy it whilst it lasts.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of the U.S. - UK alliance, but don't you think monarchy is a little outdated? I just don't get the whole King/Queen crap.

Merry Christmas!!!

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Wasn't a politician recently arrested in your beloved country for simply saying something he believed?

No, a fascist was arrested for incitement to racial hatred, a crime which predates the whole P.C. era by 30-40 years, and which by definition can have nothing to do with Islam.

They might still celebrate Christmas in the UK, but in 20 years the UK will be a Muslim country, so enjoy it whilst it lasts.

We certainly do celebrate Christmas, along with school prayers, state-funded church schools (whose numbers are actually increasing), and much else. We certainly will enjoy this lack of state-sponsered attacks on religion, and what's more it will last.

but don't you think monarchy is a little outdated? I just don't get the whole King/Queen crap

Don't you think republics are outdated? They have been shown to be unstable throughout history. The only republics I can think of which have any history behind them are San Marino and Switzerland, all others are either incredibly young or have fallen.

British freedoms rest on our Monarchy, that is why we are free without silly pieces of paper to wave around (which can then be used to oppress religion in schools). It is particualy ironic to talk about this today, as it is the anniversary of Oliver Cromwell becoming Lord Protector (i.e., military dictator) during our one period of oppression which coincides with our one period of republicanism.

I realise that you Americans haven't quite got over loosing the Monarchy, and so have to chase around following everything to do with our Royal family. Maybe once your country passes adolescence you'll understand all of this.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm also a great fan of the U.S.-U.K. alliance; our two countries have been at their best when fighting together - against Nazis, against Communism, and against Terror, long may it continue.

When King and People understand each other past a doubt,
It takes a foe and more than a foe to knock that country out;
For the one will do what the other requires as soon as the need is shown;
And hand in hand they can make a stand which neither could make alone!

This wisdom had Elizabeth and all her subjects too,
For she was theirs and they were hers, as well the Spaniard knew;
For when his grim Armada come to conquer the Nation and Throne,
Why, back to back they met an attack that neither could face alone!

It is not wealth, nor talk, nor trade, nor schools, nor even the Vote,
Will save your land when the enemy's hand is tightening round your throat.
But a King and a People who thoroughly trust each other in all that is done
Can sleep on their bed without any dread--for the world will leave 'em alone!