Leaving the door open

I have managed to keep off my keypad during the continuing Brexit arguments on this page, but the letter from diehard remainer and pro-EU correspondent Veronica Hardstaff had me laughing out loud and deserves a response.
An EU flag flies in the face of ParliamentAn EU flag flies in the face of Parliament
An EU flag flies in the face of Parliament

Her missive of Monday, February 18 was another plea for a second referendum and her final paragraph regarding the possible result speaks volumes about the mindset of hardcore remainers. 

The capitals letters below are mine, but I quote: 

“If a SUBSTANTIAL majority still want to leave, then so be it. The people really will have spoken.” 

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I loved that word tucked away in there. Not just a majority, but a “substantial” majority. That looks like like wanting to leave the door open for further votes until you get the answer you want. 

Veronica, I can only conclude that you studied abroad for your degree in politics. 

In a UK vote, from the election of the local darts team captain to a once in a lifetime decision on whether to remain or leave the EU, a majority of 1 vote is enough. A 1.3 million majority for leave in the last referendum appears pretty SUBSTANTIAL to  me. 

Terry Tiller

Kelham Island