You lot have all got it wrong because you are concerning yourself with the detail. The detail doesnt really matter, it is the overall sense of the people which determines the detail.
At heart it is far simpler:
In America the philosophy is we the people can and will do this (whatever this may be),
whereas, here, the philosophy is you the people wont do it.
It pervades every part of our society, and it takes a great deal before we are prepared to say enough is enough (the poll tax riots for example).
(Unfortunately in America I sense things are sadly changing in the wrong direction - you guys need to do something about it, otherwise you will end up like us).