A recent report revealed that the British monarchy costs taxpayers 66 pence per year (or about $1.79 CDN). Less than the cost of an iPOD download or a cup of Starbucks coffee. Are they worth it? Would you sacrifice a cup of coffee to pay for them? What gives better value, a Starbucks coffee or the British Monarchy?
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© Marilyn Braun 2008
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1 comment:
I just read word that Zara Phillips has withdrawn from the Olympic equestrian team. Very surprising and disappointing news, I must say. Sad that her horse, Toytown, has been injured.
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