> Many countries are already demanding to control their borders.
Yes but that won't happen.
> the UK will feel stupid for leaving, I suppose.
Nope. It's not just about immigration. It's actually being able to run one's own country. When you sign up to the EU, you are effectively giving up your country.
Also, it's not as clear cut as 320 million people.
They all have different languages.
All have different customs.
All have different laws.
All have different banking structures.
The EU is not like the US. Please don't think it is.
Have you tried exporting something to the EU? It's not easy. Oh and developing a website for the EU and communicating to it's citizens. Again not easy.
I launched a business in the US. I have 1 language, 1 bank, 1 custom to deal with. Oh and as it happens, I speak that language also. Very easy to deal with. The EU was a nightmare!
Not only does it allow May to try and negotiate a good deal. It also means the UK is free to negotiate deals around the world.
Prior to entering the "common market" the UK was 4th largest economy and had trade deals with the world.
The UK really needs to get back to basics. Trade deals with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the ex-colonies, the US and then the EU (if they want a trading partner).
Not only that. Make Britian Great again. Lets have lower regulation than the EU. Lets have a much lower corporate tax and sales tax than the EU.
The UK needs to be the most attractive country to invest in. The UK needs to be very business friendly. There is a lot the UK can do without having some other country want to veto it.
I voted for Brexit and the UK can do a lot better!
The UK existed before the EU. It will exist after it.
The UK was able to have her own trade deals with the world.
Why are you thinking that the UK needs to be in the EU? It does not!