should scotand have total independence?

Answer 1

Yes, but still be part of the EEC

Answer 2

Not yet. North Sea oil is running out and would no longer sustain the economy. Scotland is subsidised from the UK budget.

There is a need to improve the economic wealth and income of the major cities, Glasgow in particular.

There is also the problem of maintaining the Highlands and Islands without making life unaffordable for the resident population or destroying them by overdevelopment.

It is assumed that the EU would take up the mantle if Scotland left the UK, but a) they would have to negotiate membership which could take some time and b) how would a (relatively) affluent nation compete for resources with the likes of Estonia and Slovakia with years of zero investment let alone Bulgaria and Romania who join next year?

The most recent window of opportunity has passed and even for committed nationalists it would be better to wait for the next one, rather than take the plunge now.

There is a vibrant culture and deep-seated sense of nationality which thrives even as part of a larger country. it also has an independent legal and education system which form the bedrock of society. I see no reason to give up the high quality of life and exchange it for economic instability, which would benefit nobody, just for some nationalistic pipe-dream.

Perhaps the time may come, with or without Hadrian's wall and passport checks but not now!

Answer 3

Scotand, No. Scotland, Yes.

Answer 4

I should hope not, though as I'm from the North of England. I can understand the Scots resentment at being controlled from London. It should be pointed out that the current government cabinet in Westminster is made up of a lot of Scots, so if they did get independence, I wouldn't have to listen to the likes of Gordon Brown and John Reid.
Personally, I think that if London realised that there is more to the UK than just London & the Home Counties, we would all be better off within a fair & balanced union.
Extending the M6 motorway and the A1(M), so that the North of England had a genuine motorway link with Edinburgh and Glasgow would be a good start,

Answer 5

Not only Scotland, but any homogenious region in the world with a distinct ethnic, language or racial features ought to be supported for their indepencence or autonomy. That is the True Democracy.

Answer 6

Poor old Scotland! A really well balanced country - it's got a chip on both shoulders. Scots are still moaning on about Culloden. Give everyone a break and get over it.

In truth I doubt if many English people would give tuppence if Scotland got total independence.

Answer 7

Why not? The North Seas belongs to them--that's money in the bank. Plus, England's clout in the world is worsening so there's no reason to hang onto the old structure.

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Much of Scotland's budget comes from London. Some English people even complain that the Scots spend English money and yet, still profess to dislike English people. So economically, I don't think it is feasible for Scotland to be totally independent.

Answer 10

good unless you stay under european laws that will choke you to death, independance means you have total control of your own destiny, and that is a definat no in europe, so dont kid yourselves either stay as euro slaves or commit that act of faith and go for the real thing...best of british