Originally Posted by Osem

I don't see any sign that a significant number of the world's super rich and powerful are doing anything much about world poverty etc. With a few exceptions they're driven by wanting more money, more power etc. not relinquishing it to make life more tolerable for the needy masses. The EU isn't about making poor people better off, it's about enabling them to better be exploited by those in power with scraps being given to them to keep them happy and create the illusion of benevolent intent. Freedom of movement is key to doing that - a nice cheap mobile workforce ready to move around undercutting other people, keeping operating costs down and boosting profits for the rich/powerful and their politician mates.