A wise and timely initiative. Contrary to the opinion of a number of commentators, I believe that the decision of Tony Blair to organise a referendum in his country (or another form of mass consultation) on the European constitution is wise and opportune. Many political forces in Britain have requested it and the refusal to consult the people would have constituted a permanent shadow on the approval of the constitution in the United Kingdom and could have been used by Euro-sceptics as an...