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As an EU citizen, I would not accept granting free movement to British citizens unless I be granted free movement through the UK borders. I do not want a one-w
by espadrine 9y ago
As an EU citizen, I would not accept granting free movement to British citizens unless I be granted free movement through the UK borders.
I do not want a one-way street where I am given the shorter stick.
It is not like the British citizens were a voiceless majority led by a xenophobic minority: they voted and the majority spoke.
- lkramer 9y agoWell, you as an individual would be given the shorter stick, I can see that. But I feel Europe as a whole would be richer for it, just as Britain have benefitted from immigration (despite their refusal to acknowledge this). In addition, as certain elements in Britain hijacks the process and tries to distance Britain more from the EU than even the Brexit vote mandates, showing the British people that we still consider them part of us, despite the shortcomings of their government would be better than play the eye for an eye game. In addition I feel it would facilitate Britain rejoining the EU which I hope happens sooner rather than later. I can understand why you would not share this view though.
- espadrine 9y agoImmigration is an entirely different subject. British citizens are very welcome to immigrate to the EU, and commit, and get citizenship.
- frobozz 9y agoI wouldn't call 37.4% of the electorate a majority.
- beegeezuz 9y agoAgreed. Reciprocity, simple.