The United Kingdom should remain a member of the EU

Ladies and Gentlemen, my opponent straight off the bat has taken 2 of the standard 3 (Self-governance, Immigration, un-demoncractic EU) arguments used frequently in the debate surrounding this topic. I will now demonstrate why these arguments are fundamentally flawed in their logic and are not good cause to side with Con in this debate. My opponent seems to believe that ECOJ exists to undermine on a daily basis the authority of the UK government. While it is true that EU law supersedes member state law, it does so for good reason. The EU exists to build a community of nations. Allies in trade, law and ideals. The European Communities Act 1972 sought to bring every member states laws up to standard, by bringing in a standard of laws that supersedes the laws of a member state. This is quite a simple idea and means that all people in all member states live by the rules. However, Con in this case, as would many of the Leave campaigners, would have you believe that the EU frequently dictates to or overthrows the laws of the UK. Con would most likely fail to find an unjust example of this case. I find this argument analogous to complaining about the laws set by Parliament superseding the laws of the local councils. The same logic applies. You cannot have a functioning communities of governments unless they all follow some laws set by a government higher than themselves. The next argument Con brings up, although perhaps not very well structured, is centred on the topic of immigration. Con refers to the EU's mandate to the UK to take in a quota of refugees, which he mistakenly refers to a migrant quota, as refugees have a very specific definition set out in the UNHCR's guidelines. My opponent believes that because the UK wanted 'nothing to do with it' it is wrong for the EU to mandate that they take in x amount of refugees. This argument would try to convince you that it is morally more incorrect to have the EU mandate such a thing to a member state than it is for the UK to deny these people safe haven from conditions that are beyond their control and are denying them their access to fundamental human rights. Con refers to the 'freefall into a giant migrant (refugee) crisis'. A crisis caused by member states not picking up the slack and doing what they agreed to do when they joined the EU as a member state. When member states close off their borders and begin passing the baton when it comes to looking after refugees it just generates an enormous burden for a handful of respectable dedicated member states. Saudi Arabia are not a member state of the EU so you argument has no bearing here. Poland is a case of an attack on Islam as a culture (which should be attacked as it is a vile culture that doesn't merit protection under any law) and muslims. One can practice Islam and be a strict adherent to the culture in which you practice it (i.e Western Culture) and the UK should be one of the finest examples of this as many practicing muslims live here and have done since they were children and have incorporated well into society (Islam as a culture is a separate debate in and of itself and should be avoided here). Germany was a horrible event and was a consequence of poor management of refugees, but to use it as an reason for the UK to leave the EU? Non-sensical. How can any nation expect to solve, or contribute to solve problems like a mass immigration of refugees in a short space of time without being part of an international community that can pool its resources, set laws and standards to ensure that every nation pulls its weight, to ensure that such burden can be managed effectively and not allowed to over-boil in any member state. The EU is a place to solve problems and develop a community of nations, not discriminate or isolate out of fear or hatred. Those in favour of leaving the EU believe that rather than address issues it is easier to just walk away. The UK has power in the EU, it has a voice, it has the ability to change things. Sadly though, they have MEP's like Nigel Farage who won't even go to European Parliamentary meetings and by doing so, fail to give the UK a voice. I look forward to my opponents rebuttals.