The economics is a side issue for me, although I still think the Union and a more capitalist government would serve us better than a more socialist government under a separate Scotland.
Would Scotland get into the EU? Especially with our astronomical amount of debt? Would we have to pay it off via austerity which apparently only those 'evil' Tories are into?
Would the people of Scotland want back in the EU if other member countries leave?
Would Scots want to ditch the pound for the Euro?
Would we have a hard border with England if we joined the EU?
My main reasons for wanting to remain part of the UK are to do with identity, culture and history. People just seem to eager to throw so much away. Nihilism, bitterness and social justice wokery seem to have overtaken structure, identity and tradition these days.
Why would we want to give up the monarchy? Let's face it, that would eventually happen. As well as bringing cash into the coffers, it's a brilliant bit of tradition and so interesting to read about.
Everyone acts like Scotland is a nation that's always been there and it was forced into a union and England now own us or something, but nothing could be further from the truth. Scotland is a relatively new concept, and kingdoms before that crossed the 'borders' such as Dalriada, Strathclye and Northumbria for example.
The Union has served us bloody well! If Scotland splits off then I'll be sad and embarrassed of my country. I won't make any hysterical comments about moving to England, because I won't, but I'd be heartbroken.
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