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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MTem" data-source="post: 3368533" data-attributes="member: 107707">Jos,First can I thank you for taking the time to give such a full and thought-provoking response, and second can I apologise for any offence I might have given. It is far too easy in these online 'conversations' for things to get out of hand.On reflection I see my comments re education could be read as you describe, with the inference to you personally and your education, that I did not intend. I didn't attend a school teaching those subjects explicitly either - Wolsingham Secondary Modern in Weardale to be precise.What I despair of is the ease with which scientific study and careful extensive research is seemingly dismissed. I do marvel at those on here who clearly dedicate most of their professional life to gathering such research, only to have it ignored when it doesn't fit a previously acquired prejudice.I fully respect your right to hold a separate opinion, and do not doubt the reality of EU policy and practice in Lithuania. I just believe the UK does have influence, and in the hands of the right politicians we could do much more to influence the outcome from within. Here we differ and so be it.The original post way back was about UK conservation charities, and whether they should comment on Brexit. All I contend is knowing the content of these studies this is not surprising that they say what they say.Best regardsMick</blockquote>