The Salmond's gone off!

That surprises me Star.

I am 'governed' by Westminster but the vast majority of my life is ruled by local politicians. Apart from a few very minor differences the law in Scotland is pretty well in line with the law in England. Contract law is one where we in England could actually learn from Scotland.

I don't think I would want to live in a loose alliance of self governing mini states. If Scotland breaks away what about other areas such as Cornwall, or Yorkshire? Both areas have some pretty strong views on identity.

The benefits as I see them! Scotland has been disregarded by Westminster for many a year - I believe this can be seen in the number of Tory MPs there are in Scotland at the moment! To be able to decide what is best for your country has to be a good thing surely. If you look at the economics it strikes me that the loser if Scotland votes 'Yes' is England. Why would a Westminster government, a Londoncentric government, know what the needs of Scotland actually are? They don't!
I believe the problem at the moment seems to be a lack of clarity by both sides. Scaremongering is never the answer.
Many posters on other sites seem to be under the impression that Scotland would forever have an SNP government - total rot. Vote for Independence and at the next election you can decide who you want to govern. Quite honestly I would continue down the SNP route as they have done a damned good job so far.
Look at the trade to and from Scotland, look at how Europe views Scotland (here in France they regard Scotland as an ally - England not so!)Look at where the exports go and how much they are worth. Listen to how trade could be developed without the constraints of Westminster.
Self government is the only way forward. I wish I had a vote - moving back when they are independent that's for sure!
The rubbish in the media at the moment especially in relation to facts and figures disgusts me.
Lies, damned lies and statistics!Don't believe a word you hear at the moment especially with regards to unemployment - the figures have been well and truly massaged make no mistake. As to the ordinary working family being better off - total codswallop!
The people of Scotland will do the right thing for them - they are not daft.

Mr. Salmond has already stated that on independence Scotland will "keep the Queen."

He has also stated that Scotland will keep the £ Sterling, so an independent Scotland will have no control over its currency.

It seems that the closer we get to the referendum, the more intractable problems emerge.

As Mr Salmond is in talks with Mr Carney as we speak I believe things could become clearer very soon! They are both intelligent boys so let's hope the meeting is fruitful.

I believe Scotland should go it alone as far as currency is concerned - a good clean break is what is the best solution IMHO.

If all the facts (truth please) were to be put before the Scottish public in realtion to employment, finance, exports, imports and future ma&nufacturing without the constraints of Westminster. I hope you all know that manufacturing in the UK is more or less dictated by the government with lots of sweeteners for certain areas (not Scotland it would seem!) When the majority of jobs are in London and the South East don't we need to ask why? House prices alone should give you a clue that there must be some sort of incentive offered!
Get real folks - Scotland will be fine on its own, in charge of its own destiny, able to treat the people of Scotland better than some areas of the UK§

England needs Scotland more than Scotland needs England - and that is a fact!

The man without a plan, surely it's getting embarrassing now? I don't often relish being English living in Scotland but I am enjoying this whole fiasco.

"If Scotland becomes Independent we shall up sticks and be moving down south to England and leave them all to it" words of MrN who is a proud Scot to his core.