Quote:
Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris
In that case, he shouldn't have made a "cast-iron" promise on it in his attempt to look tough on Europe.
I'll tell you one way to solve it, though, Jaysay - how about the next Tory government having a referendum on the whole question of our EU membership? You know in your heart of hearts he wouldn't dare, because he knows what the answer would be! Much better to carry on with the illusion that somehow we can be part of the EU but still independent!
|
Am I right in thinking that if a referendum were held ... let's say on a simple "yes" or "no" question .... that the answer would be a resounding "No"?
Not my problem, but a national referendum would appear to be the only fair way of dealing with the question ... fair, that is, to the people in the UK. Both sides can then bring their arguments out into the open and allow the voters to choose. Twice in the last two decades, Quebec has voted on the question of separation from Canada ... and on both occasions Quebecois voted to stay in Confederation ... everything seems quiet now. But the point is, that when the future of our country was at stake, the matter was dealt with democratically ... everything out in the open. Looks to me like the future of your country is at stake. The time seems to have come for the grass roots members of all political parties to remind the big wigs that the power is with the people.