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melmothtw

27th Jul 2014 12:54

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I think the Scots may be surprised by the subsequent mood in England.

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I guess that the English people will say, 'Up yours, Jock'

And the surprise will be?

diginagain

27th Jul 2014 13:02

It's going to be interesting watching JPA handle the £-€ conversion at the end of every month...

Courtney Mil

27th Jul 2014 20:52

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Originally Posted by melmoth

Yes, all those countries require visas Courtney. Of course, the prospect of 'closed' borders doesn't seem to phase those arguing for the UK to leave the EU, many of whom are also in the 'No' camp on the question of Scottish independence.

Of course that is totally relevant to the question about the future of our people in the event of YES. But I do see why you would want to divert attention from the points being made. I'm also very impressed that you appear to know how voters will stand in two referenda that haven't even happened yet - one that may not even happen.

Anyway, other possible future events apart and returning to the thread, the issue of borders is likely to have more to do with excise than anything else. Different currencies, tax systems and trade agreements would certainly require some form of control.

melmothtw

27th Jul 2014 21:50

Easy Courtney, it was you who brought up the subjects of visas for the US etc. I was just responding to your post.

And this entire thread is focused on a referendum that hasn't happened yet, no?

I agree that some form of border control will be required, just as it is between neighbouring countries all over the world. Though not wishing to presuppose the results of an election that hasn't happened yet, I'd suggest that the border controls between an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK (unless both in the EU) might more closely resemble the US and Canada than the US and Mexico. It would make the most sense to both parties. IMHO

ETOPS

27th Jul 2014 22:28

I've seen it reported that, should Scotland become independent, we would be known as the Former United Kingdom..........

Should look interesting on the map :eek:

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