Britain no longer is a world power and cannot afford to stand alone. In the past, countries in Europe punched far above their weight through their extensive overseas empires. Now that the colonies have gone, if European nations wish to remain world players they have to act as a single unit, especially in areas such as manufacturing, trade and defence where scale is all-important. The best way of acting as a European unit is to have a European government. You've got one half of Europe tearing itself apart on a ethnic basis.
Integration is great - if everyone wants it.
We've also got enough of our taxes being spent by autocrats already. What I do care about is living on a rock with some muscle behind it, securing the future prosperity and liberty of my offspring. The incredible short-sightedness of those people opposed for sentimental reasons to our country playing a leading role in a new emerging superpower right on our doorstep is frankly sickening. I believe that a U.S.E. is a worthy goal Tim Smith, UK I believe that a U.S.E. is a worthy goal and the right way forward for Britain. But Britain must be allowed to proceed along this path at its own pace, not that of others.