MAY I take issue with you as regards the letter your paper printed on behalf of Mr Smith of the Democracy Movement (Citizen, July 5).

Obviously, Mr Smith is proud of his association with the Democratic Movement. Equally it can be suggested his position is very much pro-British as regards the United Kingdom's involvement with the European Union and the European Economic Community.

From a perspective of what I call "reality" certain points must be raised to challenge your reader's stance. Firstly, it cannot be doubted that from its concept an Economic Community was established in order to bring together certain divisions in national sovereignty and economic goals which had contributed towards two world wars within Europe.

The pooling together of national sovereignty on key issues with the object of securing lasting peace and the economic wellbeing for all is in my opinion a laudable aim.

Secondly, the United Kingdom is part of Europe not apart. As a nation we enjoy great advantages by being members of the EU and EEC, namely economical and social. Many of our laws such as equal pay, health and safety at work, and sex discrimination are a direct result of the United Kingdom's involvement within the EEC, these being consented to by the United Kingdom's Parliament and implemented by her courts.

The examples latterly given are citizen (common) based rights which I dare say if the Democratic Movement and Mr Smith's stunted beliefs held sway would be hard to come into fruition.

Mr S Moore,

Henson Ave,

Blackpool.