Question on Scottish Independence

[Arthur Little]

Arthur I,m not settling in the Philippines I,m coming back as soon as my house is finished. I have a house in Corby, still pay Council Tax in Corby, etc.

I have a brother who is a 'YES' voter. He was born in Corby, but now lives in Scotland. My father lives in Scotland and he is a 'NO' voter like myself.

Yes, you've previously mentioned you're coming back to the UK once work on your house in the Philippines is finished. But the fact remains ... you're returning to Corby, Lincs - part of England - so therein lies the crunch ... rendering you ineligible to cast a vote in the Scottish Referendum ... galling though it is, in the light of your roots North of the Border.

Whereas your brother - despite his origins - now lives up here and, because he meets the residential qualifications, is thus entitled to cast a vote on September 18. Likewise your father ... by virtue of both his heritage and current abode.

It has divided our family big time. I am angry about what this YES/NO vote is doing to families - something which is rarely talked about.

Granted it must irk ! Nevertheless, it ain't gonna change the the rules of the game ... the Constitution, if you like.

Another issue: How the hell can a 16 year old school kid possibly know the full implications of a break up of the Union? They will no doubt be brainwashed by their elders in making a decision.

Agreed! 's just another sly tactic of Salmond's, ... based on precisely the premise you've accurately described.