While I haven’t heard the words for a while the idea is still common. I heard it most days during the republican debate in Australia a decade ago. Those who wanted to retain the monarchy argued the system had served us well and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
This is not a blog about republicanism. It is about one of the arguments used – “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. What lies behind this statement is a contentment with what we have because it has served us well, and any change, with no track record, could well make things worse. Read more
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