When I was at university a friend of mine ,one of the smartest student I have ever met , declared to support monarchy
Of course all of us thought that he was pulling our legs
One day he invited me at his home
He showed me a letter of the King of Italy, in exile at that time, who appointed him as governor of " county " where my friend and me come from

He explained his point of view

A king is a dictator ,ok, but he must not be confused with a brand new bloody bastards
He loves his country being his property
It does not matter if he may be not a smart guy
He must simply appoint as minstries expert people
Ministry of finance must be a an economist
Ministry of R&D a scientist
....

What's the point of having in the govermnet uncompetent people who go around shaking hands, kissing kids , instead of taking care of the real problems of the country ?


I am still believe in democracy but I must confess I have some doubts