[Devongone]

I suppose one of Scotland's problems is that having been tied so closely to England for so long it not only is ruled by England, it also in some ways rules England. It plays a bigger role in any English decision-making process than any UK region outside London and in many ways appears almost indispensable. So lots of Scottish people, as well as English people who live in Scotland, have vested interests in ensuring independence is so limited that it doesn't constitute independence. Plus the desire for independence seems still to be slightly fragile. If Nicola Sturgeon were accused tomorrow of child molestation would Scottish Nationalism reach 51% in a referendum? The desire seems both a bit fragile and polls seem to be affected by things that have nothing to do with the issue.

Are the English people as opposed to Scottish independence as their politicians? And if you look at Ireland and think Unity is the only long-term answer, why would you not support self-determination for Scotland.