Magna Carta

Warrigal

Warrigal

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Yes, I've often thought that Anglo-Saxons do not give enough credit to Magna Carta for their modern societies.

Some shaky periods, yes, but the basic premise of all modern democracies and human rights legislation, even if it did only benefit the nobles initially and it took women another 700 years to get the vote (UK)!
 
It was a can of worms to say the least leading mankind to lose its way. A kind king or Queen with good advisors is the best way to go, but most won't admit it...
 
Yes, breaking away was a treacherous act and the perpetrators deserved to be hung. The Burning of the Gaspee was just celebrated here as it is every year, but I boycott it...:mad:
 
Had to look this one up.
The Gaspee going up in flames

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Yup, local traitors at work. I have lived near that location for many years and there is an ice little park there that my dog loved...:D
 
There are big celebrations here today, at Runnymede ( by the Thames river, Windsor.) The Great Charter, signed by the King and all the barons, is the essence of politics today both in Britain, Australia, Canada NZ and the U.S.
 
We have a weekly program on the ABC called Q and A. It is a panel made up of politicians and other high level people being asked questions by a studio audience. Tonight is centred on Magna Carta and its relevance to some contemporary issues in Australia today. It was quite fascinating and will raise the profile of Magna Carta with the general population.
 
I could probably use it, and I would go providing that I can bring my gin supply with me...:eek:nthego:
 
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