Which given their history says a lot. But I agree with you. They wanted to reject the status quo (and maybe people with darker skin as well), but the consequences are huge. I just read a quote from someone in Labour, saying the British voted with their emotions. This will be an economic disaster- the pound has already dropped.

If anything this confirms the idea the American founding fathers had about the tyranny of the masses. Sometimes, most times, the people really don't know what's best for themselves. The whole 'tired of experts' line epitomizes this problem. Representative democracy works because the representatives are usually better informed and make better choices. A simple majority referendum should not be the kind of thing that shapes the course of British history.