Jasbar wrote:
gusmac wrote:
Jasbar wrote:
... have a brain meltdown and vote for Salmond's proposal, would those born within the Union have the right to retain UK citizenship and its passport rather than that of the parochial banana republic?
This right was available to those within the Irish republic, post independence. I don't see why the Scots should be any different.
I think it's still available to them and their decendants.
BTW The UK doesn't have citizens, it has subjects.
As for the banana republic, I'll refrain from the obvious bait.
Suffice it to say that you will be free to leave if you so wish after independence, though I'm not so sure our southern cousins will be pleased to have you.

Touche. Subjects.
I know its early days, but I can't recall any mention of a citizen's charter for an "independent" Scotland.
And as Salmond HAS indicated the Monarchy will be retained, I can't the subjects becoming citizens, can you?
I love your invitation to leave though. That's a real gas
Though, as it's not me moving the goalpsosts here, why should I consider going anywhere?
However, who will be funding the refugee camps in Berwick and Carlisle?

Many former colonies have citizens, rather than subjects, and still retain the monarchy. Australia for example.
Personally, I see no need for a monarchy in this day and age, but that's for all Scots to decide.
Citizen's charter?
Again, that will be for all Scots to decide after independence.
One thing at a time.
Stay or leave? It's up to you.
I hope you'll stay, the place will be that bit quieter without you.
As for refugees in Berwick or Carlisle, they will still be subjects of the rUK, and therefore London's problem.
