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Originally Posted by James
I don't want Scotland to be independent.
I can think of a few reasons, possible negative consequences or unanswered questions.
Would there be an open border with England? Would you need a passport to cross the border?
Would companies be allowed to trade freely with England?
Would Scottish people be able to work or be educated at university freely in England or would there be restrictions?
Would Scotland have its own currency and central bank which would set interest rates?
Would Scotland be able to defend itself?
What would happen to broadcasting - would we still get the BBC?
Above all, the question I would ask is, What is so bad about Britain?
I also think it is a mistake for some to believe that if Scotland was independent it would always have a left or centre-left government just because of the parties it votes for now. The whole political landscape would change and Scotland would be making its own decisions on a range of other issues which could change the way people vote.
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1. open border - yes
2. education is different in Scotland wales and England anyway, they control that in these countries
3. Scotland would still be part of the british armed forces. though they would probably have a few of their own regiments too
4.bbc. probably. totally over rated bloated wasteful organization, that outside the odd wildlife documentary has barely produced a quality show in years. where are the opportunity for writers? what idiot is driving the bbc news agenda? it tells you nothing
5. I doubt theyd go with euro but its complex... it prints its own money , it would still be sterling. I think interest rates would remain under the control of the bank of England.