OPINION
Liam Dann (A10, Sept 12): I suspect one of the many reasons we all felt such a strong sense of connection to Queen Elizabeth was that we grew up with her face on our money ... Money, of course, has no intrinsic value beyond our collective acceptance of its worth. That's what makes inflation so much more damaging than just the diminished quantity of lollies that our 20c piece can purchase. When inflation gets away on us and becomes endemic, it erodes trust in the economy and ultimately the State. That's where the Crown plays a unique and valuable role.
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Very well thought out. We are not mature enough to leave the Commonwealth. We have seen far too many radical ideas these recent times, which would destroy our country if raised to a level higher as a republic. Try creating unity first. I doubt I will see this in my lifetime, no one is prepared to treat us all as Kiwis. A line has to be drawn at some point but we are moving further and further away from this happening. One New Zealand for all.
- Daniel A
Far too often "change" is being pushed in the west for the sake of it or to satisfy some personal bias. Let's show more self-control and intellect and make planned changes that have clear benefits. If we are to alter our society at even a "symbolic" level I want clear proof of the benefit of doing so.
- Welly G
Frankly, the idea of a mere politician becoming our Head of State (under a Republic, for those starting to make rumblings about that already) is scary and repugnant - I'm yet to see one with a skerrick of the mana or presence of Queen Elizabeth II, or King Charles III for that matter. Imagine having a politician's face on our banknotes - God help us! It's relief we're approaching cashless so we will hopefully never be subjected to that.
- Viv W