There are lots of interesting angles to the Queen’s death – cultural, historical, sociological, religious, etc. etc. – but one that fascinates me is this notion of “decorum”…
https://www.twitter.com/MsPackyetti/status/1567987415704379393
There’s a parallel to gun violence in the States where politicians will quickly say “It’s not the time” to talk about gun violence…right after a mass shooting.
The ceremony and spectacle of the Queen’s death led to a clampdown on any sort of act of civil disobedience or exercise of free speech…
"While we struggle to heat our homes, we have to pay for your parade…"
Charles confronted by a member of the public about the cost of living crisis pic.twitter.com/yl19KjTBKc
— Lowkey (@Lowkey0nline) September 16, 2022
“Decorum” is especially troubling when it is used to protect and even rehabilitate the image of a member of the royal family who has credibly been accused of some incredibly sickening behaviour…
https://twitter.com/huwlemmey/status/1569617250931412992?s=11&t=qoTuaB-2ibN8-hJoywXW3w
Honestly, the whole idea of “royalty” is out-dated, only serves to reinforce divisions in society, and hide all of the terrible things they do.
I mean, these aren’t divinely appointed rulers, they’re just normal humans…
This video made me view Harry as somebody who would have made a great king… And at the same time what he shares only strengthened my sentiment that in 2022 monarchy serves no purpose whatsoever https://t.co/nYM7jPuR7M
— widged (@widged) September 13, 2022