Are you in favour of Scotland leaving the UK?

[LadyMaryCreepyCrawley]

Lucky bastards!

I'd like Scotland to vote to remain in the UK, overwhelmingly, and then for England and Wales to have a referendum and for us to vote, overwhelmingly, to break up with Scotland. Sorry, Scotland, it's not you, it's me. Then after a lot of crying, we could decide to give it another whirl, so long as they stop with their complaining in whining nasal tones.

I'd also like to break things off with Middlesbrough.

I am Scottish and very definitely a Unionist. I can't think of anything in favour of independence.

I can, its called Iron Bru horrible stuff.

If Scotland becomes independent are the English going to keep sending them Buckfast (physco juice), you see I have always known it was a mind control inducing drink sent north to keep the natives restless. I firmly believe the sale of Buckfast wine is the cause of all the problems

Scotland could not afford to be independant. Was there not some report recently that less than 10% of scots put in more than than they take out? They need westminster money, so independence isn't an option.

Euphemia - Ireland and Iceland are entirely different.species. Ireland are enjoying the self-flagellation in repaying their perilous debts. Iceland said fuck you, we're wiping the slate. I suspect Scotland would behave more like Iceland.

If they really want to go, they by all means let them go (afterall, England and Scotland became united by agreement.. sorta... so no reason that agreement can't change) - The figures I've seen suggest that they can probably manage it (assuming they keep north sea oil)

I will note that many small countries seem to go for some kind of national service which might not be fun for young Scots, but then they're not really in danger of being invaded by anyone so perhaps you'll escape that :)

Ireland never had a choice since the place is practically governed from Brussels nowadays due to the overspending and lack of faith in the joke Irish government and banks. Ireland will recover as soon as the oil starts flowing from its oil wells which could be sooner than we think.

I am Scottish and am not in favour of independence.

We can't afford the infrastructure (as someone mentioned already) and it would be terribly complicated - what about the currency, would we need our own army, we would have to negotiate trade agreements...

Aside from that, I identify myself as 'British' and don't want to lose that.

I would be interested to know the economic facts about how much Scotland relies on tax revenue from the rest of the UK, and whether an independent Scotland could be sustainable, given its current levels of spending on welfare and education.
From an emotional point of view, I would rather keep the UK together. I love Scotland, and have Scottish ancestry.

I'm rather disappointed that there won't be a second question. As things stand, I don't think I can say yes, but I don't think a flat no is right either.

The phrase I heard (I forget where) is "No is not a vote for the status quo".

Actually, have they decided who gets a vote on this? I'm not Scottish, but I live here. What about Scottish people who don't live here?

All/only those on the electoral register in Scotland (or going to be, in the case of 16 & 17 year olds) will be able to vote, regardless of nationality.

No. I have grave concerns as to how we would cope.

Yes. Might stop a lot of the bile (from both sides). Will be voting.
Not sure how much economics the people saying we can't afford it have read. I've yet to see figures confirming or denying that, and until I do I won't be making any sweeping statements about it...

I'm Scottish. I live in Scotland. I would like Scotland to be independent.

If this thread's still going on tomorrow I'll come back and argue my reasons: I'm too tired tonight.

I do want to point out that Trump and Salmond are far from best buddies. Trump is majorly unhappy about the possibility of wind turbines being built in Aberdeenshire and appears to blame the government here.

SNP policy has been for votes at 16 for as long as I can remember. Allowing them the vote in the referendum is consistency with policy, rather than any expression of feeling secure about the outcome.

scarletsmummy, I think you'll find that statistic is true of all of the UK. Remember the top 1% of earners pay 28% of the tax.

Im in favour of independence for Scotland as English students could then go to uni ther without paying fees.

I think the scots enjoy many benefits that the English do not eg free university and free prescriptions and I think
This is unfair.