[glasgow guy]

I did forget to say that I would be against the splitting of the uk for many reasons...
I honestly cannot see the sense in leaving one Union, to join another (The EU). It is clearly bigotry and short sightness from Alex Salmond First minister as to why his party want to create a Republic of Scotland.

I do think that it is fiscally naive, given the massive kick in the balls Scotland will take under the present credit crunch. Look at Ireland (Salmond's model for an Independent Scotland) it has gone tits up before Britain.

Given the ever changing world, and especially post 9/11, I think that Scotland needs an ally like the other 3 Countries of the United Kingdom.

Together, Britain is a very diverse Country and each Country within the Union can assist the other. I couldn't give a **** if the Frogs & the Krauts want a European Superstate. In the end, they are all in it for themselves. That is not what the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland is about. It is in essence a Co-Op of 4 Countries assisting each other, and not doing the dirty.. that is how Britain will survive the current economic climate and prosper.

basically there is no other Country in the World with the Diversity of Britain. Therefore that would make us a World Leader in many fields, and with a push in the right direction and proper leadership??? through the Credit Crunch.. there is nothing to say that Britain cannot emerge as the power it once was.

So I think to even contemplate Independence is sheer stupidy, whether that be now or in 300 years time.

my tuppence worth...