The voters of Switzerland today approved a measure to keep the country's borders open to citizens of the European Union, including its new member states Bulgaria and Rumania.  In a country sometimes reputed to be hostile to foreigners -- wrongly, as I can attest from my own experience here over the last ten years -- the nearly 60 % YES vote marks a clear victory for Swiss pragmatism, good sense and humanitarian feeling.  In fact, the Swiss economy, like that of all rich countries, derives great benefit from the presence of foreign-born workers and professionals in many industries, tourism, construction and health aomg them.  So hats off to Switzerland's direct democracy and thanks for a nice birthday present.  Brunson