Scotland, Independence and the Union

This poll is regarding the Union of Great Britain (and N.I), whether it holds any purpose in the modern age and people's opinions on independence movements in the "Celtic Fringe". This poll focuses on Scotland mostly.

What nationality are you?

Scottish

English

Celtic other (e.g. Irish, Welsh)

Commonwealth (e.g. Australian, Canadian)

Other or mixed (e.g. English and Scottish)

What is your opinion of the Union?

Mostly good

Has its good/bad points just like any other country

Mostly bad

If "mostly good" why? (closest possible reason)

The union is a stabilising force between our nations (which feels like a family)

The union makes us economically successful

The union strengthens our position within Europe (and the world)

The union (together) acheived conquest of 1/4 of the world!

The union makes security issues easier to tackle (e.g. invasion)

The union seems natural given its long life

I like the Union Jack

If "mostly bad" why?

Westminster - undemocratic with out of date customs and practices

Thatcher

The Empire - and it's effects on native peoples across the globe

The Monarchy - archaic institution, riddiculous in a modern age

Ignores regional and cultural differences

All of the above

Is Britain effectively England?

yes

Should Scotland have independence if it so wishes?

yes

don't know

If yes, what form should it take?

complete independence - changing currency (possibly to the euro) and renouncing royal line

interdependence - maintain the pound, monarchy but have own parliament and representatives at world events

If a referendum was called tomorrow (for those living in Scotland) for independence, how would you vote?

Vote for independence

Vote for continual membership of the UK

Don't know

If you currently vote for the SNP (in Scotland), is it for the main issue of independence?

Yes

No, they have other important policies

I don't vote for them because of their independence stance

Finally (for all), if you support Scottish independence, how about Welsh independence or Irish reunification - Northern Ireland rejoining the Republic -(if it were requested by the populations)?

Yes to both

No to both

Yes to Welsh indepence ONLY

Yes to Irish reunification ONLY

Also, what did you think of this poll?

good - constitutional issues need to be debated

bad - calling the union into question only weakens it

don't know

This poll was created on 2006-07-19 16:23:28 by Lambert