Quote Originally Posted by Banquo's Ghost
The simple test for proponents of empire is whether you would like to have the "benefits" of it brought forcibly to you.

I seem to recall the British being less than keen on the Reich bringing them the benefits of autobahns and full employment, or happily welcoming the advantages of the Code Napoleon.

Why so?
That's a good test for establishing an Empire looking back on one it doesn't work, also to what extent do you take it?

The Cornish want self rule does that make modern Britain an evil Empire?

In answer to your question. No, I wouldn't really want to be ruled by another country but since we are already ruled by the US I have learned to live with it.