Choosing to be here abroad to find work, I have negated my possible participation in what will be the biggest political moment of our generation. Something that is both painful and frustrating. But not having a right to vote doesnt mean not having a right to opinion. I have followed closely arguments from both sides and appreciate that as a nation, the process of intense debate we have witnessed reflects the democratic process at its best. As Tom Devine notes, we are the envy of other nations. What he says has also struck a chord with me. How can an independent Scotland not closely align itself with England and the rest of the UK along social, cultural, and economic lines, if not political. All this talk of a nasty divorce I believe smack of panic and negativity as we draw closer to Thursday. The process towards the referendum started with the war in Iraq at a time when the Scottish electorate felt itself far removed from the decision making process in Westminster. Devolution itself attempted to provide for this political discrepancy, which in itself has fostered and provided the fruits for an ideal, a desire and motivation for self governance on a wider scale. I will be proud either way of the decision taking on Thursday, as I am proud on how politicised I feel a generally apathetic electorate has become, although I would like to note that a Yes vote for me would offer us as a nation a platform for success, reform of the political system, stable governance and future prosperity at a time when, as part of the United Kingdom, the current powers that be are not in the position to provide us.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 14:57:20 +0000
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