Switzerland held out for more than half a century, but on Sunday the historically neutral nation caved to the inevitable and voted to join the United Nations. While the hometown press rejoiced and Switzerland's European neighbors clucked their approval, there are still plenty of Swiss who have decidely mixed feelings about leaving the sidelines and joining the fray: In a national referendum held Sunday, fully 45 percent of the population voted against joining the world body.
Neutral No More
Switzerland held out for more than half a century, but on Sunday the historically neutral nation caved to the inevitable and voted to join the United Nations. While the hometown press rejoiced and Switzerland's European neighbors clucked their approval, there are still plenty of Swiss who have decidely mixed feelings about leaving the sidelines and joining the fray: In a national referendum held Sunday, fully 45 percent of the population voted against joining the world body.
