it's usually fear of getting the wrong answer
see e.g. why the UK never held a referendum months EU for so many years, because they were afraid
of getting the wrong answer.
the EU referendum also shows the danger - once you legitimise an option by having it as an option at all, it starts to get traction and gain votes by simply not being the status quo. it's easier to point out the problems in something that exists (EU, central govt) than it is to pick holes in something that doesn't, and could mean all things to all people.
and remember - the UK referendum wasn't legally binding. but Art 50 has still been triggered and a hard Brexit has been chosen by those in power.
because once you say 'ok then, you can have your vote' it is very difficult politically to just ignore the result.
(FAOD I am a supporter of the vote and of free determination. History has shown time and time again that there is only one correct side to that debate)
Posted By: CWC on October 1st 2017 at 20:39:36
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- If the referendum in Catalan is non-binding politically or in law, why not just let the.. (Other Football) - DrDublin, Oct 1, 16:41:39
- I've been thinking that too (n/m) (Other Football) - Larry Hagman, Oct 1, 19:41:11
- it's usually fear of getting the wrong answer (Other Football) - CWC, Oct 1, 20:39:36
- tHE OLD BILL HAVE CERTAINLY " let them have it". (n/m) (Other Football) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 1, 17:17:36
- Article 7 of the EU treaty advocates "suspension of any EU member that (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Oct 1, 16:54:03
- except it doesn't (Other Football) - CWC, Oct 1, 19:30:06
- It's the police though isn't it? (Other Football) - mr carra, Oct 1, 17:32:44
- it happens every day in Spain and France and has done for hundreds of years (Other Football) - Mecagoenti, Oct 1, 17:07:49
- Shorter odds than Frankie this afternoon (Other Football) - Black Creosote Time, Oct 1, 17:06:11
- Agree Dubs. Shocking scenes. (Other Football) - Under soil heating, Oct 1, 16:48:40
- I watched a bit, old ladies and men blood all over them, just sidgusting. (n/m) (Other Football) - DrDublin, Oct 1, 18:47:27
- I've been thinking that too (n/m) (Other Football) - Larry Hagman, Oct 1, 19:41:11
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