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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;scottishmoney, post: 2709429, member: 12789&quot;]I equate the formation of the EU with the formation of the United States in the late 18th century.&nbsp; Frankly speaking these little colonies were effectively independent little states, each with their own currencies, laws etc that saw the greater good of a federation that protected the rights of each state, but saw to the common good and defense of all.</p><p><br /></p><p>People in Europe during the 1950s envisioned something similar.&nbsp; Two world wars in 40 years, millions of deaths, the destruction, the cost to the economy etc. Two countries in particular that seemingly had the most animosity towards each other, France and Germany were the strongest proponents of the Common Market as a means to create a prosperous and peaceful existence.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whilst England and Wales voted for Brexit the rest of Britain did NOT.&nbsp; Northern Ireland and Scotland voted stay, and well - they may elect to stay in the EU and leave Great Britain.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Europe and the EU should survive and thrive, for the common good, for the peace and prosperity of all Europe&#039;s citizens.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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