The EU Constitution

If you’ve read my profile, you will know that, while I hold a British Passport, I have lived in The Netherlands since 1983. I dutifully pay my taxes, I contribute to the society, I’ve even married a Dutchman. But, in return, does the Dutch Government give me a say in the running of the country?

No way, José.

In the forthcoming vote of the EU constitution, I don’t have the right to vote. Never mind that I believe in Europe and would gladly vote yes! if given the opportunity. Never mind that prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende would like us all to vote yes!

Earth to Jan Peter: your stupid bloody system has prevented me from giving you my vote, so you can go down the toilet for all I care.