On St. Patrick's Day, it's worth noting that of the 27 European Union countries, only one is permitting its citizens to vote on the new Lisbon Treaty: Ireland. Why? Irish farmers have demanded a say on the treaty, which is essentially a new European constitution and would change the way trade is conducted. In a sense, the Irish will be voting for all of Europe. After voters in France and elsewhere opposed an earlier constitutional proposal, governments across the continent are refusing to put this treaty to the people. So if Ireland's voters approve it, the treaty is likely to take effect everywhere.