Even if they must endure a time of hardship, they will have their freedom from Europe. The refugee problem was the straw that broke their backs and they wanted to be done with it. It will have an impact on us also, but better their freedom than to have to continue to be lorded over by an inferior group of needy countries of Europe. They'll be OK in the long run and still have control of their own country. Their economy will take a big hit, especially when big business moves out.