Those who are of the anti-monarchy strain always complain that the institution costs too much. Either that, or "why should we pay for them at all?"
Speaking as someone who has grown up in a republic (the rumor is that it is democratic, too), I can tell you that footing the bill for our government officials' travel and other expenses via our taxes is no picnic.
Those who are of the anti-monarchy strain always complain that the institution costs too much. Either that, or "why should we pay for them at all?"
Speaking as someone who has grown up in a republic (the rumor is that it is democratic, too), I can tell you that footing the bill for our government officials' travel and other expenses via our taxes is no picnic.