Can we talk Scotland?

[JuliettePerkins]

Am I right in reading that 16 and 17 year olds are allowed to vote on this? That seems pretty young to be voting on such big issues. I have nothing against young people, I am raising a teenager myself, but I do realize that this is still a very formable and vulnerable age. I know the way I thought at that age is way different than I do now.

You're absolutely right - it seems crazy to me. I suppose the logic is if you're deemed legally responsible enough to be a parent, then you ought to be responsible enough to vote?

 

[JuliettePerkins]

I don't know whether the British Empire has a national debt, but if Scotland votes to leave, won't they have to take on their fair share of the national debt? I think things could get really ugly as issues such as this are sorted out if Scotland chooses independence.

The UK has extensive national debt - other things to consider splitting are: The RAF, The Royal Navy, The Army, The Police, Education, Welfare & Benefits, Health Care... it would be a super head ache.

Also, it would leave England, Wales and Northern Ireland pretty much oil-less!

 

[amandac]

It was a very close vote and I imagine that because of that there will be another referendum later ... I think the campaign will ramp up now that they have seen how close the vote was this time.

It will be interesting to see what happens.