"It is fair to say that in comparison to possibly all of the 142 countries who have declared their independence and joined the United Nations since 1945, the Scots will demand, and will get, more detail, clarity, structure and certainty than any new country has ever had before it determined to place its first step on its own road. I guess it’s the Scottish way. But as that picture emerges we will see it represents a world of a difference from the fear, uncertainty, disruption and doubt that opponents like to paint. It will represent power as close as possible to the people that power effects, and control from Edinburgh of the decision to keep sharing sovereignty and administration sensibly and amicably with the state structures we are emerging from. And then, of course, advocates will be able to campaign, evangelise and persuade on the reasons, hopes and opportunities that go with it. Or, if they oppose it, the opposite. Slowly, but surely, in a very methodical, deliberate and cautious Scottish way the truth of the choice we face will outshine the busy fools trying to cloud our minds with 1001 reasons why we can’t. Then, and only then, will the reasonable majority of the population fully engage in how they will wish to exercise their choice. So now is a good time for progressives to hold their nerve and focus, and remember what it takes to win. Timing is everything." "scotsman/scotland-on-sunday/opinion/comment/andrew-wilson-timing-is-everything-1-2968658"
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:32:31 +0000
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