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Originally Posted by Eric
Actually it's very hard to understand. Believe it or not, most of us this side of the pond ... those who use their brains, at least ... don't really think in terms of the EU ... or, if we do, it's only in terms of economic bailouts. We still think in terms of the individual nations of Europe. The idea of a United States of Europe hasn't quite made it accross the Atlantic. I know that there is a European Parliament; but it rarely makes the news.
And the only point I believe I was trying to make was that it wasn't in the interest of reasoned debate to ask for someone's opinion, and then damn them for giving it. It's as if debating had turned into baiting. If Bernard had said that he wasn't sure yet how he would vote if a referendum were held, would he have been labelled a "fence sitter"?
I fully understand the heat generated by the debate. After all, the future of your nation is at stake. Having said all that, I believe that if I were still there, I would be firmly in the "Let's get the hell out now" camp. Economic ties, yes; political union, no.
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To a point, I agree, and this is where Wynonie and I differ.
I find it interesting if a politican posts their views on a particular issue being discussed here, but they shouldn't feel anymore obligation to air their views than anyone else.
I've never met Claytonender, but way before she became a councillor she is someone I had a p.m. friendship with, and regardless of politics, her personal qualities and morals I hold in the utmost esteem, though I'd never demand she answer a question in public on here, unless she wanted to.
It's great when politicans post on Accy Web, but this isn't an official H.B.C. website.
If they choose to post here, they do so as themselves.
Just the same as everyone else.