As an immigrant from the United Kingdom who is a US citizen, I was shocked and horrified by the Brexit vote. Approximately 36 percent of the electorate — only a slim majority of those who voted — have been able to cause a disastrous change in the future of the United Kingdom. Moreover, a substantial majority of younger voters voted to remain in the EU and will suffer the consequences of a result driven by the “Leave’’ votes of their elders.

I blame the politicians on both sides of the issue. Those supporting “Leave’’ misled and lied to voters and appealed to their worst nativist feelings and their shortsightedness. Those supporting “Remain’’ were timorous and failed to lead.

I am ashamed of both the voters and the politicians and no longer wish to advertise my UK citizenship. It is my current intention not to renew my British passport next spring.

Mike Balfe

Milton