re: 5 million decide upon the fate of 500 million...Is that democracy?
Many countries had referendums a few years ago on a very VERY similar treaty.
The UK was promised one on the last treaty, but because the treaty collapsed, we never got to express our views. Our moronic leader refuses to give us one for this one.
France, Germany, Ireland (and almost certainly the UK) have or would vote no for this treaty. Unfortunately, our leaders are utterly unable to listen, nor explain how or why this treaty is necessary or a good thing.
Doug