United States of Europe?

One of Many · **Tue May 20, 2003 12:47 pm United States of Europe?**

United States of Europe?

Do you think there should be a United States of Europe? What are your thoughts in this matter?

ARMS · **Tue May 20, 2003 12:49 pm**

I like the idea

Josi Rockholt · **Tue May 20, 2003 3:46 pm**

I don't like it.

Valathous · **Tue May 20, 2003 3:53 pm**

leave Europe the way it is....... it's fine....

harrykims#1fan · **Wed May 21, 2003 5:30 am**

let me say this now i do not agree with this united states of europe thingy cos it'd mean a drastic currency change which i also disagree with. i discussed this in business at school last week and everyone agreed it'd be bad for the economy

Ksim3000 · **Wed May 21, 2003 11:04 am**

I prefer Europe the way it is although United States of Europe, has a nice ring to it.

Seven of Nine · **Thu May 22, 2003 4:48 pm**

I don't agree... as for a major currency change, what do you think the Euro is? I just hope the UK doesn't join... I like my pounds and pennys well enough, thank you, and our country needs its own interest rates...

One of Many · **Thu May 22, 2003 6:24 pm re**

There are deeper issues here than Economy…but I didn’t expect any of you to understand. Thank you for the input regardless.

Theresa · **Thu May 22, 2003 7:34 pm**

I think it would take away from the individuality of each country, causing mass conformity. Allying yourself to someone is one thing, changing to fit them is quite another.

Vortex · **Fri May 23, 2003 2:57 am Re: re**

Saoirse_Granger · **Fri May 23, 2003 7:32 am**

I'm with Maquis - the EU is special because it allows the countries to be 'individual', not all the same. The quaintness of some smaller countries would be lost, I think, if they became states. Although I don't know very much about politics, economy etc., I don't think Britain should join the Euro. I wouldn't mind too much if we did, but yeah, it would be weird to adjust to it. Mind you, all the other countries adapted perfectly well.
Ok. I'm done confusing you all now...

Seven of Nine · **Fri May 23, 2003 8:46 am**

Actually, I was just trying to keep my answer simple. And yes, it is more than just economics. It's also very political. If England (and Great Britain as a whole, although I believe Scotland and Wales are capable enough to make their own decision on this) were to join the Euro, it would be under more pressure to conform to the rules of the EU, which in some cases would result in our having to relax some of our rules, for example on transportation of live animals. I like the way we are now, as how do Brussels know what's best for our country?

Captain Dappet · **Sat May 24, 2003 4:18 pm**

If our Government in Sweden hands over power to Brussels I'll become hysteric. It robbs the countries of their individuality. Sweden is a member of EU. Which I hate. And there are soon to be voting if we should have Euros. No thank you, I say. I like our Kronors and �res very much and I dont want to change them.

One of Many · **Sat May 24, 2003 6:16 pm re**

I respect your opinions however selfish they may be.

I’m an optimistic person and I believe that we can unite as a species. It is time for us to stop fighting amongst our selves and focus on up and coming issues, such as the volatile nature of our solar system. It will only take one large meteor to destroy our world. Let’s stop having trivial arguments about non-existant gods and let’s stop arguing about how to divide the resources of our world (see: Oil in Iraq). We need to prepare for the future.

This is my point.

Now I am not saying that every country should hand over their identity and become equal. There does however need to be some form of worldwide constitution that helps to prevent war and terrorism allowing us to focus on more important issues, such as space exploration.

Wouldn’t you rather be climbing a mountain on Mars, than fighting a war against terrorism? I know I would.

Theresa · **Sat May 24, 2003 7:26 pm Re: re**

ARMS · **Sat May 24, 2003 7:29 pm**

Why can't there be United States of Eastern Europe, they are all poor, unification could do em some good.

Praetor · **Mon May 26, 2003 5:59 am**

OMG I can't believe people are actually considering this idea. lol It's like the States are the Borg, and they are assimilating other countries.

Captain Dappet · **Mon May 26, 2003 11:59 am**

Ksim3000 · **Mon May 26, 2003 3:05 pm**

I really do hope we don't join The Euro since it would be robbing us of The Pound and all of it's history. The Pound first started in Roman Times so that's how far back it goes.

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Seven of Nine · **Fri May 30, 2003 4:07 pm**

Yeah.. and the Royal Mint's over 600 years old itself... it's the oldest mint in the world! We'd lose so much history! Also, it isn't surprising that our economy is more stable than Europe's at the moment

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Praetor · **Mon Jun 09, 2003 8:14 pm**

If my country began with "United States of" I'd kill myself.