Dear Alan B.,

My sincere apologies to you if I've offended you. I didn't
mean to. I was generalizing when I said that we should bury
the Queen first. It wasn't just your reaction alone to which
I was referring - and I'm sorry that was the way you
understood it. I grew up with a mum who admired Queen Elizabeth
greatly. A mum who's wish was to live to be 100 so that she
could get a letter from Her Majesty. Mum did not make it.
She died a few years ago - also at the age of 96.

I think it was David F., one of our forum contributors who
made the comment that Her Majesty was a good argument for a
republic. And that "Champagne Charlie" was a good argument for
a republic!. I guess we'll have to wait and see if in
King Charlie's case that comes to be. In any case it will be
up to Australian voters to decide what they want.

Personally, I support a Voice to Parliament. As for a republic?
I'm not as sure as I once was. I have to admit. Perhaps it's
the emotion that I'm currently feeling and being swayed by it all.

Dear Mavers,

Again, Thank You for your kind words and for sharing your
thoughts with us once again. I'm not sure that the name
King Arthur would have suited King Charles. I don't think
he's the type who'd sit around round tables, or pull
swords out of stones. (smile). Whether he's a heroic type
we shall have to wait and see. Who knows his legacy may
end up being quite impressive - especially if he continues
to rise above politics and fight for worthwhile causes.

Dear Indyvidual,

I'm more optimistic regarding the Australian people. We
tend to muddle through and eventually we get things
right.

I need to correct the error I made regarding
David F's comment about Her Majesty. He said
she was a good argument for a monarchy (not a
republic as I mistakenly posted) and that Charles
was a good argument for a republic. My apologies.

The passing of Uncle Jack Charles, at 79, makes me sad as well:

The ABC reports 13 September 2022 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-13/uncle-jack-charles-victorian-aboriginal-actor-elder-dies/101433094

Actor, musician and revered Victorian Aboriginal elder Uncle Jack Charles is being mourned as a cheeky, tenacious "father of black theatre", after his death aged 79.

In a statement, his publicist said the Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta man, who also had links to several other clans across south-eastern Australia, passed away peacefully this morning at the Royal Melbourne Hospital after suffering a stroke.

"Before he passed away, his family were able to send him off on Country during a smoking ceremony at the Royal Melbourne Hospital," the statement said.

"We are so proud of everything he has achieved in his remarkable life — Elder, actor, musician, potter, activist, mentor, a household name and voice loved by all — as is demonstrated by his numerous awards including this year's NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year.

"He will live on in our hearts and memories and through his numerous screen and stage roles.

"May he be greeted by his Ancestors on his return home."

'Saved' by a gift for acting

In a career spanning several decades, the Stolen Generations survivor used his creative platforms to share painful and personal truths about the brutal impact of government policies on his community....

[Jack's image http://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/cb561e75e834ad08f9bb6e56b256283a?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2000&cropW=2997&xPos=1&yPos=0&width=862&height=575 ]

MORE here http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-13/uncle-jack-charles-victorian-aboriginal-actor-elder-dies/101433094

Thanks Foxy ;)

Hi Maverick,

Thank you for posting the death of Uncle Jack Charles
who's died at the age of 79. He also was loved and
respected by many. Getting older as actor Miriam
Margolyes has pointed is a "hideous" experience.
You get through it as best you can.

The worst thing about ageing is the great sorrow of
losing friends and people you've loved and imagined
would always be there. Then they start, with
wretched regularity, to leave your life.

Rest In Peace Uncle Jack.

Also I share author's sentiment, Alan B.'s position looks more livable. At the end of the day, no being wants to perish: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/king-charles-co-hosted-original-great-reset-meeting-with-klaus-schwab-we-have-no-alternative/?utm_source=digest-freedom-2022-09-12&utm_medium=email