ANTI-INDEPENDENCE groups come in many guises. We know about Scotland in Union, Scotland Matters, United Against Separation, and These Islands – which Neil Oliver has teamed up with (enough said!). But I’m sure there are other clandestine groups which operate in subtle and opaque ways which we don’t know about.
Now I’m not claiming that Republic is one of these anti-independence groups, but it seems suspicious that they want to launch an anti-monarchy campaign (admittedly for the whole UK) just now as support for independence is rising (Anti-monarchy campaign to launch, Jan 11). There are many people in Scotland who want indy but also want to keep the royal family, and may be put off voting Yes if abolition of the monarchy was policy.
READ MORE: God Save the Queen push is nothing but a PR exercise for future monarchs
I believe the SNP should state loudly and clearly that Scotland will only become a republic if people vote for one in a referendum after indy is gained. This should also be the case, by the way, regarding re-joining the EU at whatever level.
Richard Walthew
Duns
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel