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EFTA is no sniffy fantasy – it’s the best option for Scotland

DESPITE Alyn Smith’s attempt to “pin down some of the myths… about Scotland and the EU”, his article is light on facts and balance, but is comprised of platitudes and rhetoric which the entire discussion on the EU has been rife with. We need an informed debate and willingness to discuss all of Scotland’s options – most importantly regarding power and democracy. I agree with Alyn that “we need to keep our eyes on the prize”. However, where we would fundamentally disagree is what the prize is.