should we vote for scotland to become indepenend?

Question

The struggle for Scottish independence is an ancient one and has been ongoing since the unpopular British union of 1707 which was greeted with riots and horror by the ordinary people of Scotland. Before that point there had been numerous attempts at armed invasion by England

Im scottish.. nd if i was old enough to vote i would vote for independence..

Answer 1

Independence is coming,sooner rather than later hopefully.i can't wait for that day!

Answer 2

It's a noble sentiment in itself, but may be impractical in a modern world. For example, is Scotland in a position to retain economic independence? Glasgow, in particular, has a very large number of unemployed who are dependent on the dole; is there some means to find them jobs, or ensure their continued support with a much smaller economic base? Does Scotland intend, and are they able, to provide for their own defence? Given the rather cozy relationship that has developed between Scotland's regional representatives and radical Muslims, would this move create a truly independent Scotland, or an Islamic enclave within the British Isles? These are knotty questions with no easy answers.

Answer 3

"Attempts" at armed invasion.

Surely if the union was unpopular with the Scottish people and they didn't want it but still got it then by definition it must have been forced in some way.
And presumably that way must have been militarily since I can't see any other way.

So they weren't attempts, they were successful.....that's the whole point of looking to break up the Union now, knowing that in this day and age it's a political issue and not a military one

However, the answer to your question is yes......if you want independence then by all means vote for it.

Answer 4

ANGELA D - you do not know your history.

The act of union between England and Scotland was NOT the result of military force or invasion. It was a political decision which was agreed by the English and Scottish parliaments. The scottish politicians agreed to it because of the huge financial incentives offered to them by the English.

The ordinary people of Scotland vehemently opposed the move, hence the riots.

Answer 5

Of course that is where Jerry Butler comes from