James Kelman, author Independence is not an economic decision, it concerns self-respect. Alasdair Gray, writer Self-rule for Scotland would make us grow up David Greig, playwright The Scotland whose independence I seek is more a state of mind: cautious, communitarian, disliking of bullying or boasting, broadly egalitarian, valuing of education, internationalist in outlook, working class in character, conservative with a small c. Its a polity formed by the virtues of the manse. AL Kennedy, author The more Westminster disappoints, then the more attractive and untraumatic independence may seem. And perhaps thats a telling detail – when one partner cares about a break-up and the other is halfway to moving on, perhaps the relationship has had its day. Craig and Charlie Reid, The Proclaimers Were voting yes for an Independent Scotland because we believe that we should take responsibility for our own lives. Eddi Reader, singer Im voting yes for having my own parliament. Poor or rich, leftwing or right, it will be mine and my business! Elaine C Smith, actor Becoming independent is no magic pill but I believe it is the start, a real start, for this country and its people, on the wonderful journey to a better nation. Hardeep Singh Kholi If anyone can make the people of Scotland believe, it will be Alex Salmond. Irvine Welsh, novelist I always think the Union is natures way of stopping the Scots ruling the world. Wed be unstoppable if we were independent. Liz Lochead, Scotlands national poet or Makar There is a very powerful drive towards cultural and political autonomy. A desire to grow up and take responsibility for ourselves. You can feel it in the air.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:55:36 +0000
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