oren @oren

What are my biggest strengths and weaknesses? I know what I think they are, but I'd like an outside perspective

Jun 8, 2023, 10:52 PM
26
View all Parent

comments

Highlighted comment

Imagine paying for this one random British families expenses (not cheap!) with your tax money. Even the poorest Brits have to pay these people?!

yes, but they bring in over $2 billion to the British economy per year. Net profit for the economy

is it the monarchy or the historical significance of the buildings, grounds, etc.? Additionally, this is not an excuse for funneling poor people’s money toward a family who isn’t special for anything except their birth. 🤷‍♂️

A lot is the monarchy. What do you think someone would most likely to go to England for - seeing Wembley or Buckingham palace?

there are studies that indicate that most tourists don’t care about seeing the actual royal family. why don’t they elect or choose a family randomly to be the "royals” if they really want to, at least its not exploitative that way 😜

No, I mean caring about the buildings that are there due to the royal family

the government can care for them just like any other historical site, but giving special treatment/fully paid expenses for a family just doesn’t sit right with me. on the other hand, they could just make it voluntary whether you want to pay the monarch (who is non-elected/non-democratic and whom not everybody supports)

See more replies

I do partially agree with you though - a lot of tax money went towards to Meghan and Harry buying a villa in Spain. Ridiculous