Should Scotland Be An Independent Country?

On Thursday September 18th 2014, the Scottish people will vote in a referendum on whether or not they will remain part of the union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland - collectively known as the United Kingdom. 

The question: Should Scotland Be An Independent Country?

• Yes
• No

Voter registration has reached unparalleled numbers - 97% of Scotland's 4.2 million eligible voters. With an expected 85% of those who are registered, to actually cast their vote, on what could very well be, the most important question of their lives.

Miss Scotland (2008) Stephanie Willemse

The pollsters are forecasting a win for the No side - however, the latest polls as of September 16th, show a very tight race, with 48% saying No; 44% saying Yes and 8% undecided. Keep in mind, only one month ago, the No camp was a full 20 points ahead of the Yes side!!!

The British government ( pro-union) is very worried about Thursday's vote - and justifiably so. It has made new promises to the Scottish people: promises to supply more money, more political freedom, more control over taxes, more of everything - provided of course, they remain within the United Kingdom.

The pro-independence, Scottish National Party, is arguing that it is too little - too late; that the No side is desperate; and that  Scotland would be better off with it's future in Scottish hands.

"Freedom"

Regardless of the outcome; after September 18th, Scotland will never be the same. 

A list of some very interesting articles, to better understand the situation:

• Scottish Independence Referendum 2014

• Huffingtonpost.com

• Guardian.com

......and some more of  Braveheart ...... 

• Rescuing Murron (NSFW - violence)

• The Death of Murron (NSFW - violence)

• Revenge  (NSFW - violence)