More than two centuries ago, Americans fought to gain freedom, untether their links to a foreign power, and forge a new nation. Today, Europeans fight to join a union that erodes freedom, takes decisions further from the people, and erases national identity.

Ten new countries joined the European Union today. This has millions cheering; not me.

Matt Drudge excerpts some poignant remarks from Vaclav Klaus, the only leader of a new EU country who refused to support entry into the confederation. Klaus is the elected leader of the Czech Republic, a country steeped in tradition and architectural beauty. Let's hope it remains a republic; let's hope it remains its own country.