The debate that you so rudely condone is a democratic process.
Unilateral Declaration of Independence is far from democratic - it borders on the treasonable. In any case, I condemn debate about UDI, I emphatically do NOT condone it!
Negotiated independence, such as in Africa in the 1950s and 60s is something entirely different.
Haraka, too right, me old....
And remember this quote from elsewhere (not mine):
Porridge is what you eat if you can't understand the potato.
Jamesman, good to know that Easyjet are also supportive!