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Originally Posted by Glice
The problem with arguing with economics is always these discrete revenue streams. That's why I mention the immigrant thing - it's easy to see an unemployed immigrant as an unnecessary drain on the economy, and easy to argue for it; it's equally easy to argue against it, because s/he still needs food, housing, beer as well as contributing to the building of Orthodox churches, synagogues, mosques etc.
And just to make good on your 'Glice is a cunt' bit, the problem with statistics is that you and I could both pull stats from somewhere supporting our position without more than a few minutes' googling.
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You could.
But we would know some results are more reliable, realistic and less bias than others.
As for the immigrants, it's not that easy. It's a fact that immigrants = profit and growth but that can be easily ruined with a shit/neglectful immigration policy.
The argument monarchy brings tourism is one of the weakest I can think of.
There's a lot to discuss in terms of economics, but that's not the main issue at all. And that's why I said you are right, people should voice their opinions, forget this silly idea that everything today has to do with profit or losses. It's almost like everyone's afraid to have any ideology that's not about money.
When somebody says 'I don't want my taxes to pay for the royal wedding' they're not really bothered about HOW MUCH they are paying, they're just upset they are forced to contribute to something they despise and I can completely understand that.