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June 14, 2008

If Europe's Not Broken, Then Why Try To Fix It?

by Bronwen Maddox, Irish Independent, Ireland - There was no Plan B in Brussels for an Irish 'No'. As the results came in, the reflexes of many in the pro-treaty camp appeared to be to continue with the process of ratification. This would be the worst choice, if legally possible at all. It would tell small countries that their views do not matter -- exactly what Irish voters were recoiling from.

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