[MR] what we "should" do

[David W. James]

On Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at 08:52  AM, Lord Lyon Filshenri wrote:
> So they actually DO have the right to tell us what to do, because we 
> gave it
> to them.

> Respectfully,

> Lord Lyon Filshenri

	Throughout most times and places in our period, the right and ability 
of Kings and Queens to make law was not as absolute as you make it 
sound.  Ask John Lackland (to name the best known of the English kings 
who found his power limited by his people.)  Try telling that to a 12th 
century Icelander (a republic since its founding) or even a 15th 
century Venetian. All would respect a King, but not acknowledge their 
absolute power.

David/Kwellend-Njal