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So why not hold a referendum on it?

Because most people have little knowledge about the EU and are easily influenced. Direct democracy doesn't work well because of that if you ask me

So you'd say it has to be foisted on the common woman from up high?

Wasn't there a war in the US because of leaving states? ;-) How was that "referendum"?

Advancements are always foisted upon the common man without their consent.