Re:‘Brexit’: The Vote That Could Sink Britain's Economy
by lmm on Monday May 23, 2016 @11:46AM
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> Would you disagree that countries should have a mechanism under their control under which they have a say as to who gets to settle, work or study in their country?
I would, actually. Why should the accidents of birth determine something like that?
> Wanting to be able to control ingress is not the same as blocking all ingress.
Realistically that's the only reason people who talk about controlling ingress want to control it though.
> In this case I believe some in the UK, more than anything, resent having their migration policies promulgated in Brussels.
Shrug. I've lived in the UK all my life, but I feel like I have more connection to Brussels than (say) Leeds. (Indeed it would take me less long to get a train there).
I would, actually. Why should the accidents of birth determine something like that?
> Wanting to be able to control ingress is not the same as blocking all ingress.
Realistically that's the only reason people who talk about controlling ingress want to control it though.
> In this case I believe some in the UK, more than anything, resent having their migration policies promulgated in Brussels.
Shrug. I've lived in the UK all my life, but I feel like I have more connection to Brussels than (say) Leeds. (Indeed it would take me less long to get a train there).