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Perspective

May 28, 2016

The EU is not unity merely for the sake of unity

It was conceived of and is a protector of basic human rights from threats emanating from within and without. By John Claassen

John S. Claassen

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Walnut Creek , CA

Email: john@cmpc.law

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By John Claassen

The national motto of Belgium ? a country rapidly becoming as well known for its troubled immigrant neighborhoods as for its chocolate, lace and beer ? is the weak "L'Union fait la force" ("Union makes strength"). The motto begs the questions of "Why" and "Who cares?" Proponents of Brexit are asking that question regarding the European Union as the United Kingdom prepares to vote to withdraw from the EU next month.

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