bloss, can I just point out that I've never suggested re-allocating land along racial lines? That would clearly not be a particularly constructive approach in this case.
Gracie, what became clear from my researches was that Cornwall isn't England. Why should its head of state carry out the same role, especially as it doesn't have the same infrastructure of government, ie there is no regional assembly with tax raising powers. As the Prince of Wales is presumably going to be king of the UK one day, he is unlikely to want to take on much of a public role. But make no mistake about it, if he wanted, say, a university in Cornwall, he is in a uniquely powerful and influential position to ensure that there would be one, without ever getting publically involved, which is why I find it hard to believe that he is especially bothered about the issue.
Croppy,
don't stay away too long, or I shall have to start a foxhunting discussion to tempt you back! Actually, IMO, thinking about constitutional issues is worthwhile. It touches all our lives, because it affects how we see ourselves in relation to our fellow subjects. It is relevant to questions like, Why do we obey laws? What do we expect from our leaders, and what do they get in return? What sort of world do we want our children to grow up in? Is it worth staying in Britain, or are other countries better places to live? Or, if you happen to be Cornish maybe, Why isn't our native language taught in our schools?
Shall we decamp en masse to the Big Brother thread now?? (sorry Marina!) Here's a BB related question (genuinely seeking information): Has any black person ever survived a public vote? How predictable is it that the black guy will be voted off this evening....
And can a woman ever win the wretched thing?