After the Brexit referendum: what next?

The reasons for the British electorate to turn its back

At the time of the yes vote, I recall saying it was a waste of democracy. Of the 30 million voters, 51.9% chose "yes". What were the good reasons for such a decision? Membership was thought of as too expensive, and many desired more control, away from the "U.S.E." 

What could happen next?

Britain joined the EU in 1973, the effort led by Edward Heath. Having undergone vetoes by France (De Gaulle's "non!" comes to mind from the history this writer  knows of). 

What could happen next? Leaving could negatively affect the UK economy, with a lack of access to the EU single market. Gone shall be the trade to the UK's biggest trade partners, fewer visits and visitors. 

The negative characteristics of anti-EU people

The flag lady of those who do not view the EU as a good thing for the UK. This writer will now try to describe anti-EU people as politely as possible. I view the main characteristic as "Isolationist paranoia". Affixing labels to France and Germany as interferers trying to decide Britains policies, does not match reality. In the case of Germany, many in the UK are using the past, specifically WW2, to justify themselves. How does one justify the unjustifiable? Many believe that the EU interferes in UK policies, despite the beneficial facts to all member states deciding such things together. 

What can be done to reform the EU?

A good question, readers might say. 

A change in the structure of the EU could lead to creating separate levels for countries, depending on national preferences. 

More room to manoeuvre when it comes to setting the EU budget could certainly ease a regular point of tension. 

Devolution of EU powers to national capitals could help avoid tensions in Brussels. Change to the power of the EU parliament, shifted away from the commission would certainly boost the democratic nature of the EU. 

Less bureaucracy and less of the notorious "red tape" should, if implemented correctly, make the EU better for all member states. 

It would also avoid the chance of "Frexit" taking place soon.

The next steps to success

Both belong together, not apart. The EU is reformable, and should be reformed. However, the U.K electorate made a bad, uninformed choice. Britain within a reformed EU would be a far better country.