Not the most popular view, but if after a referendum politicians can dither about for long enough to make things painful then say "Lets have a do over" whats the point of actually voting?
The whole thing just feels like an assault on democracy. The popular vote was to leave. If you put it to the people, then do what they ask. You can probably ask to join again later.
Was the vote done with imperfect information? Probably, but you can make that case for anything. Its the system we have and if you can do this I makes me feel like what I vote for has no real impact. I feel that this is why we have double jeopardy laws in trials.
NB I am Australian and have no real thoughts either way about brexit. I fully expect this to be down-voted into oblivion because this is such a button for most people.
The whole thing just feels like an assault on democracy. The popular vote was to leave. If you put it to the people, then do what they ask. You can probably ask to join again later.
Was the vote done with imperfect information? Probably, but you can make that case for anything. Its the system we have and if you can do this I makes me feel like what I vote for has no real impact. I feel that this is why we have double jeopardy laws in trials.
NB I am Australian and have no real thoughts either way about brexit. I fully expect this to be down-voted into oblivion because this is such a button for most people.