[Phang]

The legitimate argument for Scottish independence isn't about foreign policy, it isn't about economics, and it isn't really about representation. It's about self-identification, which does not mean nationalism. Deffeh, for instance, sees himself exclusively as a Scot, and not as part of Britain. Presently, he is compelled to 'be' British, legally and through regularly supplied and moderately harmless propaganda, although this is not something he takes pride in. Were he alone in wishing to resolve this situation through independence it would be time to reach for a small violin. However, given that this is the will of an apparent majority, Westminster is presently withholding the right to self-determination. The same could be said of Wales, Cornwall and so forth if a majority came to wish for independence.


The point about Scotland being to the left of England is facetious though; you may note that there's no 'Scotland and Tyne & Wear' independence movement.