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Debate
In 1215 bad King John was confronted by his rebellious barons and forced to concede them some rights, later enshrined in the Magna Carta. Amazingly, for the next 800 years, apart from a 12 year blip in 1648, the monarchy has continued in this country.
Now, in 2015, some rebellious commoners called ‘Republicans’ are questioning the UK’s claim to be a true democracy unless its head of state is elected. The pros and cons of this issue will be debated, and the degree of audience support for rebellion estimated.
Proposer: Jennifer R. Jeynes
Opposer: Paul Carroll