[MR] High Table Guests

[Becky McEllistrem]

>   “We need to fix this so we do not get into
> financial trouble” is a worthy statement. 
>   “We need to fix this so I’M not paying for the
> king to invite guests to his table” is not a worthy
> statement. 


You have a lot to say about other peoples' money.  If
they don't feel their money belongs towards paying for
people at high table it's their choice.  If you feel
guests at high table shouldn't have to pay then offer
to pay for it.  It's as simple as that.  We have no
right to tell others what to do with their money.




>    
>   “Why should I pay extra so some guest of the king
> can eat for free?” belongs with statements like:
>    
>   “Why should I pick up that can, I didn’t drop it”
> “Why should I help set up their tent, I’m not going
> to use it” 
> Why should I stand up for the King, he’s never done
> anything for me”

I don't consider these comments close comparisons. 
One involves doing favors with my time which is
sometimes much more plentiful than my money.  

>    
>   Some feel that the King would be “Giving something
> away that is not his to give”
> This is completely wrong headed. The King and Queen
> represent us! They are Atlantia personified. Would
> you invite guests to eat at your own table and then
> expect that they pay for the privilege? 

In a private situation in my home where I'm deciding
what to do with my money then no.  But if I were at a
feast hosted by a group then yes.

There is no
> difference.  When the king bestows a on peerage on
> someone, he is spending your capitol! He is drawing
> from your reserves of honor and courtesy, your labor
> and goodwill. 

I believe this attitude to be completely wrong.  I
believe a Crown can ask for anyone's service, peer or
not.  I believe a Crown has no right to depend on my
personal financial resources or the financial
resources of a peer.

However if you feel strongly that they should be able
to depend on your personal financial resources then
work with the exchequer's office to figure out how to
create a legal and acceptable high table fund and put
your money into it.


Rebecca