A friend of mine was in London when the results of the French vote on the EU were announced. A pro-EU French politician was interviewed on television about the results. He said that this vote was proof positive that such important and complex decisions should not be left to the electorate since they could not possibly understand the intricacies of the constitution. Because of this, he went on, a decision of this sort should be left to the professionals who know what is best! It’s not often such arrogance is so openly expressed. This statement supports the view of Czech … Continue reading The French Devolution