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Originally Posted by tweetiepooh
Still not heard a lot about why I SHOULD vote for one side, just lots about why I SHOULDN'T vote the other way.
Wouldn't make too much difference. I would need a really, really strong reason to stay.
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I wish I could help. I'm in my 60s and am going on experience which is why I'm voting out as I think and hope the rest of my generation will. If you're under 40, you've nothing to compare the EU with as we have.
Remember that the EU we are in isn't what those who voted to remain in 1975 voted for. Then it was a Common Market - a trade zone only but it has become more of a Political Union as the decades have passed. I voted to leave in 1975 because I knew where it would lead and have the satisfaction of saying I told you so. It doesn't take a genius to work out the next stage, total integration. Despite Britain opting out of this and that, there will come a time where there won't be a choice - they either join the lot or leave. So why not leave now?
Remember too that all the economic arguments coming out are worse case scenarios, they are not Gospel. Those making these forecasts have more to gain by staying in than coming out because the EU is a rich mans' club. Don't get me wrong, I am not naïve enough to think things will be a bed of roses if we leave. There will be a short period of economic instability where trade deals are worked out. Some may continue as they are, I don't know but I do know that the EU need us more than we need them and they will be reluctant to put obstacles in our way.
On defence: The EU want a European Army to go along with their closer integration police. This they have admitted to but it's no secret they want one country Called Europe. You can find information on the net that they have wanted this since the early 50s. If you think that's the way to go then fair enough it may sway you towards staying.
It would take the whole forum if I carry on but hope this helps. These are facts about the closer integration and European army and can be found on the net.