Yeah, I try to euphemize, but agree that opposition usually seems to be mere prejudice. Presumably there are serious arguments to be made for moving cautiously, but they probably would apply in equal measure to Russia or Ukraine, large countries with low average income and sometimes questionable committment to human rights. Of course, the latter objection might even be raised should the U.S. ever apply for membership in the E.U.

Hannah K. O'Luthon