Originally Posted by hockeyinsider
There's no such thing as an European state. Europe is not one-nation and it doesn't look that will happen anytime soon.
Thank you for sharing the obvious.
Originally Posted by hockeyinsider
I was watching a news segement on the "European Journal" TV program produced in Brussels and circulated on America's PBS network. It talked about how German border security agents wish the old-style checks were still around today and they talked about all the smuggling and other illegal activity.
People would never be motivated by petty self-interest, including job security and ego. Never.
If certain German border security agents believe there is a real problem, then they could appropriately lobby their superiors and the public to change matters. If they are right about the "need", make a compelling argument which can convince a critical mass, and are determined, then it shouldn't be too hard for them to "succeed" if they are smart and effective.