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don't forget, the reason they kept their currency and definitely want out is because joining the eurozone puts a major hit on one of their biggest trade partners:

Well, they kept their currency because the Euro at the time was an unknown. Also, the British are a funny group of people. They love their own identity and their own customs (just look at the arguments to keep the Imperial pint for beer and the "laws" that the pint must be to the top of the glass!). The pound is a symbol of that. But, it was smart because the pound may have fluctuated in strength over the years but, it has remained relatively stable.

I don't think the majority want out though Swish. I could be completely wrong...I just don't think it is the majority. Again, I think it is the loud voices we hear that makes us think it is the majority but, I will be shocked if it is the case.

I have traveled across America, across Canada and across Europe. I have not seen any body trying to turn any country into their own. Have they brought their own customs, culture, language and food to those countries via pockets of neighborhoods? Of course. Do they speak in their own language? Yes. No different than the Italians or Irish before them.

Personally, I love experiencing diverse cultures in my city. Going to the Notting Hill parade was always a highlight of the year when I lived in London! I also love having the option to eat Cuban, Indian, Japanese or Lebanese food. It sure beats eating hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza every day!

Remember...this is America we are the melting pot society that has and should always be that beacon of light for people all over the world. As long as we are people will always want to come here. We should welcome and embrace diversity.

That said, and slightly different topic but, what I think scares people about diversity is what is beginning to happen to Texas. Texas, as it changes and diversifies, will one day be a blue state. Absolutely no doubt about it. It will happen. And, when it does the Republican party as we currently know it, which doesn't seem to embrace diversity, will disappear.

So, you have no problem when muslims start bringing sharia courts into areas of the US? They are currently doing it in the UK and other areas of Europe. The Europeans that came to this country in the last big immigration integrated into the society that was already here.

Texas might eventually turn into a blue state, but that would be due to people fleeing California to move to Texas where the business is. Unfortunately, they will bring the same policies that eventually caused them to leave CA.

finances aren't part of this issue?

do you even know how much money the UK contributes to the EU?

hint: it's in the billions. finances is absolutely the major issue for this Brexit.

don't forget, the reason they kept their currency and definitely want out is because joining the eurozone puts a major hit on one of their biggest trade partners:

China.

this is a financial problem for Britain. everything else is just extra fuel to the fire bro. it's obvious as day.

Sharia principles aren't courts of law.

Most are Sharia 'councils' set up to make decisions on purely religious matters, although there are some bodies that mix Sharia principles with legally binding arbitration. But none can overrule the regular courts.

you definitely know your stuff and have the personal background with Britain, so i believe you.

So, you have no problem when muslims start bringing sharia courts into areas of the US?

I find it humorous that the right always have to cite the most extreme examples.

and hopefully our own elections in November...I am hopeful common sense prevails.

Swish, not going to complain about someone making this left vs. right?

I don't find it humorous that they are already doing it in various areas of the UK and other European countries, and people like you ignore it.

if they vote to stay....then there's that.

if not....it's only gonna be the beginning of the cluster.....

I don't find it humorous that they are already doing it in various areas of the UK and other European countries, and people like you ignore it.

Texas might eventually turn into a blue state, but that would be due to people fleeing California to move to Texas where the business is. Unfortunately, they will bring the same policies that eventually caused them to leave CA.

Have you been to the UK ever? Recently?

Ask any sensible person in the UK about diversity and immigration and the majority will agree it is a good thing.

Does that mean there are people who don't like it? Of course. The UK has its fair share of far right extremists. But, they are not the majority. Not even close.

Damn can I take a shower without having to post?

I guess anyone that doesn't agree with you isn't sensible, like the queen. The UK is losing its sovereignty.

I have no problem with you and I not agreeing. What I do have a problem with is when conversations start going into fear mongering territories. I do not buy the immigration issue. As with Swish, I believe it is all a smoke screen to detract from the real issues why the leave campaign want to pull out.

Pound is taking a hit on the market.