> And in any event, bringing up
> those economies is not our responsibility. Why should we pay for some road
> in Latvia?
> 
> It's insane.

for me that is root of the issue of being part of a bigger entity.  I believe 
that we will be safer and richer and happier in the future by helping other 
countries to succeed.  So a road in Latvia, increases their trade and helps 
people access education and healthcare, they become richer and have more 
disposable income, they spend some of that money with companies that contribute 
to the UK economy.  they also are less likely to fail and engage in war.  Lots 
of ifs and buts I know, but it's the same reason I'm happy to pay tax for kids 
to go to school in Belfast, a bridge to be built in the Isles of Skye, build a 
hospital in Warrington etc.   The money we pay into the EU is tiny but is a 
long term investment.

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