If you are resident in the British Isles, you are European whether or not you wish to reject the label.The pound was, in its heyday, a perfectly rational form of currency, given the widespread influence of Britain on the world stage. It would still jog along, albeit precariously, even in these altered days, but the day of the mighty pound is over---past---gone. It makes perfect sense, if England [or Scotland, or Ireland, or Wales]wants to be an integral part of the European market,to adopt the currency which is slated to be the official exchange within that market. And---no offence meant here--- no one who is not native to Europe or to territories who seriously wish to become part of its market has any right to make flat statements either for or against without at least laying out their reasons for holding the opinions expressed.