Oh do come off the fence
5d2d and tell us what you really think ...
Problem with a republic is you need a President, and looking at those countries who have presidents - they don't come cheap! Don't think many would go on the 'bus/tube or live in council flats ....
And I can't think of any whose grandson's engagement would make the world's front pages .....
(and give some Stokies their jobs back (see my previous post #42)