> So even if they aren't actually going to do it, they clearly want people (voters) to think that they are. This is a good point. They are probably testing the

> So even if they aren't actually going to do it, they clearly want people (voters) to think that they are. This is a good point. They are probably testing the ground. Regardless of what is practically possible, it is very important for Cameron to find out how far he can go in this direction with the public supporting him, or without the public caring (most importantly, before his party risks losing votes). Then he will know his political limitations, not just the technical or economical ones that his advisors know already.