As a matter of fact, there is a question that echoes all over the medias and that is provoking rumours all over the political, economic and social scenario: should Scotland be an independent country?
There are many reasons for Scotland to desire independence and as many for Scotland to keep being part of the UK. I will give you an overview, trying to be as neutral as possible and hoping to make you understand what are the pros and cons of Scottish independence.
First of all, being part of the UK makes Scotland a rich and influential state which has a good global influence. Would it be the same if it became independent?
...Well, thinking that Scotland is economically powerful makes many people think that it could do better on its own.
As a fervent Scot writes on an internet poll:
"If the English peoples really knew about what goes on in Scotland they would not be so quick to condemn Scottish Independence. There are of course many reasons that they want Scots to stay in the Union, however, there is a lack of what is actually good for Scots.
In 1979 Scotland held a referendum on Independence, and by democratic standards they won it.
However, a late change in the voting system by a labour Westminster MP. All who did not vote were taken as a NO vote, and yes this included the recent dead!
Scots were Royally cheated, what would the English have said if it had been them?
Scots have been constantly been considered as benefit junkies and the like, and are heavily subsidised by Westminster.
Figure now prove, it is certainly NOT the case, Scots pay more than their share of tax revenues and actually get less back.
We should be a rich country, we are not, we have ever more poor roads, and generally poor infrastructure.
In an Independent country this will be a priority to be addressed, it is not going to happen within the Union, who are content in keeping Scots down."
On the other hand, other think that independence would put Scotland at risk, above all because Scotland's continued membership of the EU is not clear, as the European Commission has not been asked by the UK Government for a clear response. Experts and politicians have disagreed on whether or not Scotland's status as an EU member state could be established before Scotland becomes independent. The terms of this continued membership are also not guaranteed. In fact, the Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy suggested that if Scotland became an independent country, it would have to apply again for EU membership.
Is this suggestion to be taken as a wise opinion or just as a sadist punishment for the goal First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond?
I invite you to listen to this podcast discussing Scotland and its relationship with the EU. Who is right? And who is wrong?
The referendum which will take place on the 18th of September will decide the future of Scotland. What will people decide to do with it?
Will they want to have security and keep being part of the UK of will they want to take the risk and see where independence will lead them?
Only time will tell.
GIUBAL
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