Yes, I am sure the economic reasons are a great part. Also, I bet some French even voted no out of pure chauvinism.

On a side note: Don't worry, people over here diss the cops too, for being er.. *keeps the foul language thing in mind* 'softies' and lacking 'those rounds things males tend to posses'.
I recommend those people to visit Spain and get beated up by the Guardia Civil.