Re: the Union Forever?
Self-determination in terms of geographically based groups is a confused idea which does not hold up*. The question of where and how boundary lines are drawn within which groups exist which can self-determine is nonsensical. Self determination is an individual concept which does not involve others. Deffeh saying he's scottish means he identifies himself as part of a cultural heritage, person X saying he's british means he lives in the nation-state commonly identified as Britain (among other possibilities).
*You can pretty much see this from how the words actually conflict. Decisions you make can't retroactively decide upon pre-existing boundaries. It's circular logic.
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Last edited by JonnyBGood; 17 Jan 2007 at 07:19.
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