tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392211719163936358.post-4313753285675388842007-12-13T11:50:00.000Z2007-12-13T12:39:07.203Z2007-12-13T12:39:07.203ZThe Lisbon Treaty is signed today which will 'bring Europe out of a rut' according to one French MP. Speak for yourself, monsieur. Apparently the UK has opt-outs over a few major issues including immigration, asylum and bendy bananas, so we're alright Jacques.<br /><br />Anyway, the question of a referendum has sprung up again, with many opposition MPs saying that the signing should have been put to a national vote. I'm afraid they are wrong. In a country where less than 60% turnout for a general election, the chances of getting any representative views from the British public are slim (<em>u</em><em>n</em>like the British public).<br /><br />Tracey and Dave from Colchester would be far too apathetic and, let's face it, thick, to worry. Inclusion of a shell suit ban and the trebling of import taxes on burberry may raise some interest, but it's unlikely. No, let those democratically elected make this type of decision. Even if a vast majority of the country didn't actually vote for them.Charles Lettermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12154962418772628193noreply@blogger.com0