Scotland starts renewed case for independence

Re:Scotland starts renewed case for independence by eyko on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @07:25AM (#31737458)

How often do you think the entire government of a state should change? Some would argue every 4-5 years makes it impossible to have politicians with long term thinking. Why not have elections once every generation?

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Re:Scotland starts renewed case for independence by zarzavat on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @07:33AM (#31737552)

If Scotland votes for independence should they hold a referendum every 4-5 years on rejoining the UK?

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Re:Scotland starts renewed case for independence by gambiting on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @07:51AM (#31737755)

If enough people want it, then of course? Why is this even a question? It is a democratic country last time I checked, if the chosen government representing the people decides that a referendum is what the public want....it should be held regardless of how much time has elapsed.

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Re:Scotland starts renewed case for independence by bombcar on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @07:56AM (#31737796)

Sure, if they want to. UK should also feel free to say “eh nah” in that case.

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Re:Scotland starts renewed case for independence by blackoil on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @08:59AM (#31738723)

Not so simple, UK will also have referendums on will they allow Scotland to join or kick them out. Also by nature of politics, the two referendums will not align so people would still be unhappy.

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