I watched a report on the issue on PBS; I'm still not totally sure why Scotland wants to break away. They're already fairly autonomous, it seems. I don't know. No real opinion either way.
An independent Scotland worries me mainly because it could bring a greater trend toward decentralization in general. As others have mentioned, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, and pretty much any other geographic area with a minority restive population could call for a referendum to split, declare independence, etc.
When Kosovo was detached, it set precedent. Other places such as Ukraine are now suffering from that precedent. Ultimately, if enough precedents are set, it's goodby Texas and California.
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Yes, they should vote for independence if they wish to become a vassal state of China
I forget: Constitutionally, who breaks a tie between Bowie and Connery? Sporty Spice?
I watched a report on the issue on PBS; I'm still not totally sure why Scotland wants to break away. They're already fairly autonomous, it seems. I don't know. No real opinion either way.
An independent Scotland worries me mainly because it could bring a greater trend toward decentralization in general. As others have mentioned, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, and pretty much any other geographic area with a minority restive population could call for a referendum to split, declare independence, etc.
When Kosovo was detached, it set precedent. Other places such as Ukraine are now suffering from that precedent. Ultimately, if enough precedents are set, it's goodby Texas and California.
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