I'm curious, as an American -- is the House of Lords still hereditary? Or is there an electoral process involved? If not, why do you think you're a democracy? And why would you panic at the manifestation of raw power? I mean, if these folks are your "Lords," then don't you live because they suffer you to live? And why would they be answerable to you in any way, if you acknowledge them as your "Lords." Always seemed strange to me. Enlightenment would be appreciated.