No. We no longer have global hegemony with Pax Britannica so to

Comment on Should Britain Leave the European Union Poll? by Angry Philosopher.

No. We no longer have global hegemony with Pax Britannica so to think we could viably operate outside a body of nations is naive.
The tabloid-lead xenophobia is misleading and does not mention positive contributions the EU has made such as cross-border policing which makes it easier to track down criminals who cross borders and the many community facilities- such as university buildings and sports centres funded by the EU.
As well as being British I am a European. We may be an island and with that comes a certain island-nation identity but to pretend that ‘Europe’ is somehow another place is to ignore the very fabric of British history. From the Roman Conquest, Germanic Saxon Conquest, Norse Raids and integration, French based Norman conquest and Plantagenet dynasty to the Hanoverian influence on our monarchy, we ARE a European country. That doesn’t mean we cannot also have a strong but healthy sense of national pride as Britons.
I strongly support the concept of European unity, but that does not mean I am a slavish-EU supporter. I can see many faults with the institution including the arrogance of its bureacrats and poor public relations in terms of accountability.
I therefore support a reformed, more direct EU that respects national identities. I like Stirling as a currency and don’t see a major need for the Euro… yet at least.