JC, DublinJun 13th, 2008 - 17:39:05

I voted yes. I did so because I believe that, whatever its failings (and it has many) the EU is the best bet for Ireland. Winston Churchill made a similar comment about democracy, saying in effect that however flawed it was, it was much better than any of the alternatives. Likewise the EU. Hitler mark two, anyone?
I was also keen not to be on the same side of the argument as the Shinners.
I suppose the Lisbon Treaty was Plan B and I assume that once the shock waves have subsided, a Plan C will emerge.
Many of those who voted no did so because they did not understand what they were being asked to vote for. There is a failure of political leadership here and the events at Dublin castle have made people even more cynical.
However, - and this needs stating in CAPITAL LETTERS - Ireland is still a country where a sizeable majority is in favour of the EU.

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