Hmmm .... a non-political head of state or a President Blair, Thatcher, Brown which would still necessitate the upkeep of the historic buildings, the security etc. I'll keep Queeny thank you.
When I went to see the White House there were only a handful of people there.
I reckon if you did a poll more people on here would have seen the Empire State Building than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
How much would it cost to get rid. Billions I reckon. Rewrite constitution, set up presidency snd all staff. Rename all Royal institutions like airforce, etc (even down to charities), stamps, currency. Continue to pay for upkeep of properties. Still have some large security costs for many years etc. For what? Another self opionated politician from one old boys network or another. Cant see the point..