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MrSweary
I know two brexiters whose intellect I respect. Their decision was based on the lack of democracy in the EU and the economic restrictiveness (and even unfairness) of being unable to forge independent trade relationships with emerging non-EU economies. I think those are reasonable arguments. Underlying that, though, is I think a greater sense of attachment and perhaps pride of the country that the UK is and how we got where we are. One example is the difference between UK common law and roman law that predominates in the EU (see this link that someone posted earlier). Again, I get this, but for me it isn't enough to justify throwing away the benefits and of the EU and the ability it gives us to face global problems as part of a bloc with global clout.