Something is thick indeed!
I think your mistake is that you think im American. I am Canadian. So when I look at the EU I ask what is in it for me?
And from Canada's perspective it is not "high".
I mean if Canada was joining America this might be relevant (debatable). But look at how kick ass Canada is. We have euro lifestyle while still not being Americans.
So again, I dont know if you understand this perhaps you dont know or understand other things.