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Originally Posted by Damien
I don't think close referendums are sufficient grounds for radical changes to the country when the majority could easily switch back the other way. I think major changes should require supermajorities so that the country is behind that change, this process is evidence of why that is important. I thought that for Scottish Independence and for Brexit.
But then I also think it's stupid for governments to hold referendums in which they don't agree with the change option. The Government implementing a policy which it thinks is a bad idea is also not ideal.
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A great and well-considered post.