The British Parliament voted to end centuries of political tradition by removing hereditary aristocrats from its unelected House of Lords, ousting dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited their seats along with their aristocratic titles. What do you think?
“Good luck getting the government to function without a bunch of old creeps.”
Erik Wiebusch, Reptile Behaviorist
“I get ejecting dukes and earls, but viscounts?”
Louie Sensat, Ash Scatterer
“I’m glad people are finally realizing that Britain is an outdated idea.”
Robin Pettry, Systems Analyst
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The British Parliament voted to end centuries of political tradition by removing hereditary aristocrats from its unelected House of Lords, ousting dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited their seats along with their aristocratic titles. What do you think?
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