Why support Scottish Independence? 10 Reasons to support an Independent Scotland

• Author: Jan-Pieter Atsma

There are plenty of reasons why you should vote YES at Scotland's next Referendum for Independence. After all it's very fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding to support a positive campaign focused on opportunities and a bright future.

Finally Scotland will be able to take responsibility and get the opportunity to make changes that can benefit all Scottish people. The Scots can do what they do best and create a fairer nation. Scotland is a caring nation with great hospitality and incredible sense of humour.

Below is a selection of the most heard reasons, comments and opinions from Yes-voters. If you agree with most of these reasons then make sure you vote YES at Scotland's next Referendum for Scottish Independence.

1. Scotland should have the right for self-determination

You want the right of self-determination as a Scottish citizen, so we can decide Scotland's future together instead of being subjected to the fate of Westminster? Who better would be able to look after Scotland's needs than a local government with all the governing powers at country level.

It doesn't make sense that a parliament in England can overrule the Scottish parliament on virtually anything and there is a looming threat that the Westminster could disolve the Scottish parliament at any time.

Find out more: Scotland's Future and Scotland's Referendum

2. Get the Government we choose

The Tories are in power in the UK even when the majority of Scots has not chosen them. Scottish citizens are outnumbered ten to one. This means that whatever opposition party the Scots vote for in a UK General Election, it's highly unlikely that any Scottish Political Party can be part of a UK Government to represent Scotland's needs. With Boris in charge, the goals for Scotland to move towards a fair and harmonious society will diminish even further.

Find out more: Scotland's Referendum



3. No more building Nuclear Weapons

We should stop building Nuclear Weapons in Scotland, it is unethical and morally wrong. Under "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons" the UK expects all other countries to sign this agreement to disarm Nuclear Weapons, but has excluded itself. Under the treaty it continues to build more Nuclear Weapons in Scotland. If you believe in peace instead of war, let's stop building weapons of mass destruction and start caring for the people and the planet.

Find out more: Yes Scotland



4. Securing Oil Funds in North Sea

Scotland's Oil reserves are vast. Most of the revenue and tax made from Oil goes directly to Westminster. There are claims that Scotland will be one of the wealthiest nations in Europe if we become independent.

Find out more: Yes Scotland and Oil of Scotland



5. Scotland has the resources and finances

Scotland has the resources and finances to become independent. One of the early myths created by the No Campaign has been debunked and even the Unionists agree that Scotland has what it takes to become independent and the Scottish people will be better off financially.

Find out more: Yes Scotland and The Scottish Government and The Independent



6. Believing in the creation of more jobs

With an ever rising energy and electricity demand in Europe, Scotland could be one of the global leading suppliers. Scotland has many natural resources that allow sustainable energy for which more jobs are created. Furthermore when Scotland becomes Independent, many centralized services and offices, like Tax Offices, DVLA etc have to be set up in Scotland. This will create many jobs and jobs provide an income, which is good for the economy and beneficial for us all.

Find out more: Scotland's Future and The Guardian



7. Believing in the benefits for Scotland and yourself as individual

Not only will there be more jobs, the future Government already has plans for creating better Healthcare and improve the situation for Pensioners and people with children. We'll keep the minimum wages, scrap the bedroom tax, etc.

Find out more: Scotland's Future and Yes Scotland



8. Believing in a more equal wages

The difference in wage in London compared to Scotland for example is huge. This gap is growing and with the current UK Government the richest only seem to get richer and the poor becoming poorer. With a smaller gap between the highest and lowest incomes, there will be less jealousy, greed and more happiness.

Find out more: Yes Scotland and Michael Meacher MP



9. Believing that Scotland and England have opposite Political and Social views

We love Scotland and we love England. Why should both countries suffer from having to compromise political decisions to please both sides? Let's respect each other and go our own way. In doing so, we'll become better friends and neighbours then we are ever going to be in a forced political marriage.

Find out more: The Independent and Scotland Votes



10. Understanding that NO may lead to changes for worse