One, to all the people saying that Scotland isn’t “free” because they can’t separate from the United Kingom... is that true of America as well? Just what “free” country, please point out, will let an area secede peacefully?
Second, Scotland will never secede because modern Scots are not your heroic archetypes of the past. There are no more William Wallaces in Scotland, only a majority of people that love the Labour Party dole. In short, Scotland isn’t going anywhere because Scots love their welfare checks and government programs too much.
That's a really interesting point. I've always found it ironic that America champions self-determination around the world, yet will not even consider it at home (South Carolina in 1861, for example).
Anyway, I see Scotland as different than South Carolina. The American states freely and without coercion entered into union. The same can't be said about Scotland.
Well, the UK PM is in favor of a Scottish referendum on that very issue, so technically the UK is one.
Sadly, it is True. In addition, 20% of the people in Scotland are not Scots. English people make up about 15%, who are unlikely to vote for severing links with the rest of UK.