Thanks Geoff, To be honest all this romantic Predecimal reflection by the 11-15 year old group gets right on my @$t$ too! It should all be about economics, and if the Euro is right for the UK economically and if it will help the UK be stronger in the the world scene, then stuff the Machin head coins and lets put jobs, industrial and financial etc gain for all at the top of our priority list. However, I do think the the UK can continue to be in the strong economic position its in without the Euro (so far it certainly hasn't suffered from not being in the Euro), and I like everyone, don't like the idea of financial control being lost to Brussels. But, if we need to join the Euro boat, even temporarily, and if it can be profitable to all of us, then I really think the traditionalists need to change their mindset and stop harking. If for some reason the £ goes belly up in a South American fashion, then I would absolutely welcome a Euro currency. I don't think that will happen, and I don't think the people would vote Euro in a referendum (even if the £ did an Argentina) because most of the public are fools, and they just follow each other like pathetic sheep. Anyway, for the moment, lets keep the £ but remain realistic, it certainly does us no harm, but for gods sake, keep an open mind you lot, and stop drawing the line purely on 'Pounds look and feel sound' grounds. Your narrow mindedness scares me slightly! By the way, on Oli's political compass link website, I came out about where bloody Ghandi was, so don't argue!