I think that pressure would be healthier if directed at a real path. The combination of EU as scapegoat and fear-based counter-politics by the political establishment is unhealthy.   I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s possible to really poll opinion in this environment.<p>Look at Scotland. They wanted an independence vote from the UK. It would have been historically peaceful and safe independence. They would have joined the EU, maintained close ties with England. But, when push came to shove, Scotland didn&#x27;t want it, mostly because of anxiety. That&#x27;s a real pressure valve. If Scotland really wanted independence (like Ireland did 100 years ago) it would have passed.<p>It would also put pressure on the EU to improve. I want more democracy too. It wouldn&#x27;t be bad to have countries demand it to stave off EU-exit politics.