The Patriotic Case for Republicanism

I have a piece in Time on why British republicans are the true patriots. Here’s a taster:

“If you doubt the patriotism of  British republicanism, consider trying to explain to an American why the U.S. should import the British constitution. ‘You must make someone President for life,’ you begin. ‘It might as well be Barack Obama, as he’s in power now, and all dynasties start with someone’s seizing the throne. His heirs will succeed him, however haughty, deluded, infirm or otherwise unsuited for high office they may be. They will be the official heads of state, and the armed forces will swear loyalty to them rather than to the American Constitution.’ I don’t believe you would strengthen your pitch if you concluded, ‘Tourists will love the American monarchy. Think of the profits for Washington hoteliers!'”