There are historic and cultural reasons for differences in attitudes in Scotland and England. As English politics rushes off after UKIP, why would Scotland want to stay in a union with them?
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Independent countries have more voice in the world, and any additional influence Britain has gained came down the barrel of a gun. Also, a yes vote is a chance to abolish Britain's nuclear weapon: 40 reasons to support independence: 20 & 21.
Independence could liberate Scotland to lead change that benefits all who live in these islands.
Scottish independence will unleash a creative energy and is needed to protect Scotland's NHS from the impacts of Westminster's health care sell-off in England.
In the rush to build a fairer Scotland, we must start by acknowledging our own deep inequalities.
Seperating tax collection and spending means that Holyrood can't invest in growing Scotland's tax base.
A new national pastime now exists thanks to the existence and rise of Ukip. But even if they win the Euro elections we must be careful in which conclusions we draw, particularly in Scotland.
Our ability to influence climate change and global development would be seriously curtailed by leaving the EU, not to mention the appalling prospect of a UKIP victory contributing to the break up of the UK with September's independence vote.
Those on the left should recognise that there is much to be lost from independence, and should be particularly wary of the ugly nationalism the debate is fostering.
Sub-state institutions may claim that they need self-government in order to maintain their distinct progressive tradition while, in reality, the distinct progressive tradition is often created in order to justify claims to self-government.
The world is moving towards more, smaller states. That's a good thing: the Scottish referendum as seen from Tuscany, half a century after Tom Nairn's visit to Pisa.
