So much this. I hate how slow or even backwards the EU is on some topics, but people forget so easily the crazy amount of good things it brought us as well, simply because they are considered normal now.
I'm strongly in favor of some deep reforms (and even think it's one of the most important things to get on now), but I am definitely not in favor of just dismantling the EU.
First the settlers 2 and Caesar 3, a bit later and with a lot more impact Guild Wars (1).