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Opinion polls in Scotland are again showing a majority for independence. It has happened before, of course, but this time it is all rather different. The rise of the independence movement under the umbrella of the new Scottish Independence Convention has a defined and clear purpose this time  – to return independence-supporting political parties and MSPs to power in the Scottish Parliament. And then to call a referendum on independence.

The Scottish people have never been asked if they want independence. They were not asked 300 years ago when in 1707 their rulers voted the independent Scottish Parliament out of existence amid allegations of bribery and the threat of invasion. There was no democracy in those days. The only way the people could vent their feelings was by taking to the streets in protest. And they have not been asked since. The argument that every British general election is a referendum is spurious because other crucial political issues are always at stake – and, of course, Scotland could never return a majority in the English-dominated House of Commons.

So the 300th anniversary of the Treaty of Union is the ideal time to vote for democracy and for an independence referendum. So come along and join the campaign. Even better, come and join the winning side!
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Introduction:
Aims and Questions
Elaine C Smith
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In brief, the aims of the Convention are as follows: firstly, to create a forum for those of all political persuasions and none who support independence; and secondly, to be a national catalyst for Scottish independence. The Independence Convention will seek to achieve this in the following ways:

  • Produce the Independence Convention Document that people can sign
  • Be an effective and broadly based membership organisation
  • Hold conferences and other meetings to stimulate the independence debate and to attract support
  • Use this interactive website to publicise the Independence Convention, what it is doing and to encourage people in and beyond Scotland to participate in the independence debate
  • Harness the support of political parties and politicians that advocate independence.

There are three immediate questions that the Convention needs to address:

  1. What are the specific benefits of national self-determination for Scotland—in social, cultural, political and economic terms?
  2. How will the transition between devolution and full independence be managed?
  3. What are the principles and values that will underpin an independent Scotland and its relationships with the UK and the rest of the world?
 Elaine C. Smith

 

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