In the past 48 hours weve seen numerous claims of bad behaviour made about Yes campaigners in particular - although the facts speak for themselves. It seems that the level of complaining has become so hysterical and so far-fetched that the Scottish Police Federation has had to make a statement - a carefully-worded and responsible one. Its chairman says: It was inevitable that the closer we came to the 18th of September passions would increase but that does not justify the exaggerated rhetoric that is being deployed with increased frequency. Any neutral observer could be led to believe Scotland is on the verge of societal disintegration yet nothing could be further from the truth. Scotland’s citizens are overwhelmingly law abiding and tolerant and it is preposterous to imply that by placing a cross in a box, our citizens will suddenly abandon the personal virtues and values held dear to them all. At this time it is more important than ever that individuals be they politicians, journalists or whoever should carefully consider their words, maintain level heads and act with respect. Respect is not demonstrated by suggesting a minority of mindless idiots are representative of anything. One of the many joys of this campaign has been how it has awakened political awareness across almost every single section of society. The success enjoyed by the many should not be sullied by the actions of the few. The full statement is here: spf.org.uk/2014/09/spf-media-release-independence-referendum-2
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:36:07 +0000
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