Scotland: The referendum at the spotlight (Basque subtitles)

[libdem2020]

i'm a liberal democrat and don't personally support independence but think it's an absolute disgrace that the scottish people are not going to get their say in 2010. i'm disgusted with my party who are supposedly democrats yet they reject a referendum. Labour and the tories make me sick too

[joemanicman1]

im sorry but i belive that the uk should be held together at all costs im english but belive that scotland should rule themselves while the uk has the decision on the army and share resources

[freescotlandnow]

It's not your decision. It is up to Scotland if we become independent or not and there is no benefit to us from Britain controlling our defence. Scotland does not want or need nuclear weapons and while Britain exists we have no direct access to the EU or UN.

[joemanicman1]

you have access to the UN and the EU through the parliment ypu may decide that now because of the sconomic downturn it would be best for scotland to be indipendant the only resourse i can tell you have got is oil which in a few decades will run out what will happen then higher taxes and i dont think you will be happy about that i think its funny when we had an empire you were fine with the union but now we lost it not saying empire was good you want to leave we stand better united than divided

[vickskedoedoe]

I'm Flemish and I'm going to move to Scotland in the future, so I can vote for independence! Voila :D

And you guys help us to get rid of the French invasion, won't you? :p

[MikeyS01]

I never celebrated anyway, I hate the fact that the English have pillaged our land for years and we put up with it!

If Westminster withhold our right for the referendum then I call for a Revolution to restore Scotlands long lost pride! Thats what all our historical figures were.........revolutionaries standing up to Imperialism!

Scotland the Brave!!!!

[Staranc]

The British, have been the most powerful and influential people on this earth. Our forefathers have given us a great Nation, and we all should be grateful. Beyond our borders there are many people's that could only dream to have what we've got...

Vote a new Government in westminster, Vote for Change, and bring back EQUAL rights for all British citizens.

[freescotlandnow]

Yeah sure Tweedle Dum (Tories) vs Tweedle Dee (Labour) is no choice. Scotland needs the normal national powers of independence and a genuine voice in the EU and UN. We are outvoted 10-1 within the British union and our opinions are ignored in every area that Westminster controls.

[oleary67xxxxx]

yes and Westminster cut the budget for some of the manefsto?????

[Staranc]

Scotland will become a member of the European Union once we've got rid of the British once an for all, hip,hip,hooray lets put the British into history once an for all.

Scotland wont remain Independent for long, as not once has the SNP promised to keep us out of it.

[freescotlandnow]

The EU is a choice for all countries who are a part of it. If we were independent it would be up to us if we remained in the EU or not, however as most of our trade is with the EU its a bit of a 'no brainer'!

[CallCal]

Always run at 20 or 30% support, I take it David Whitton has only ever seen one or two polls.

[RobQos]

A majority of Scots WILL vote for Independence in 2010 because Labour and the other unionist parties have lost the power to make people who live in this country afraid.

The facts are out. Decades of lies and deceit from unionists to ensure Scotland remains under control and unambitious. Lies about oil, withholding funds that should be driving Scotland forward as a prosperious nation and using control to perpetuate a myth of the UK as a superpower.

Time to forge a new relationship.

[Norrie754]

Had to laugh when he said that we celebrated 300 years of the uninon, did we?

[TheBritishWatcher]

We all should of celebrated the 300th year of the union ofcourse Labour have failed to defend the union in its run for 11 years.

Whilst labours actions have damaged this union alot, when it comes to a referendum the majority of people in Scotland will vote in support of the union.

If Scotland votes to leave the union whilst many in England will be angry we will accept the vote. I hope if Scotland vote to stay part of the union the SNP respect the vote aswell.. but i very much doubt it

[bcnsco]

I didnt see any celebrations about the union.

[ELONut]

What union? the Boilermakers?