worrywort
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What do you reckon? Should the UK Leave the European Union or remain? Anyone have any thoughts? I know this one's mainly for the Brits, but I'd be interested to hear all opinions, wherever you're from. Especially other Europeans. I'm finding it surprisingly hard to decide. I keep swinging back and forth. Here's where I'm currently at;
Pro's of Leaving
Con's of Leaving
I think that's kinda where I'm at, at the moment. Anyone else have anything to add? Which way are you leaning? Which issues do you think are most important?
Pro's of Leaving
- Undemocratic nature of EU. UK would take back control of our own laws, including immigration controls.
- Europe is the only continent in the world that isn't experiencing economic growth. Many say it's a sinking ship.
- UK would be free to trade with entire world, with no more EU restrictions.
- The £10 billion yearly EU membership fee would be back in UK's pocket.
Con's of Leaving
- Very risky. Could cause economic disaster.
- UK would no longer feel united with Europe.
- We've had 70 years of relative peace in Europe, largely thanks to the EU. Leaving would jeopardise this.
- Leaving would also quite likely be followed by Scotland and Northern Ireland leaving the United Kingdom.
- UK would no longer have free access to the European Single Market; the largest market in the world.
I think that's kinda where I'm at, at the moment. Anyone else have anything to add? Which way are you leaning? Which issues do you think are most important?
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