May 12, 2005

Latest Setback to French EU Vote

According to the UK's Telegraph, Danielle Mitterand, 80, has withdrawn her support for the EU constitution.

Mitterand is the widow of former French socialist president Fran�ois Mitterrand.

"The constitution institutionalises another dictatorship which we reject," she said.

"It is a system which treats man like an economic object and forgets that he can think, and which generates the worst human misery - unemployment and pollution.''

Strong words from a woman whom the backers of the EU constitution were counting on for her support. I especially like how she compares the socialist aspect of the constitution to dictatorship, and claims it will take away the ability of a citizen to think for himself.

French citizens will vote on the constitution next month. The outcome will definitely be interesting!

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