Scotland's First Try at gaining independence

Hooray for the Scots!  In an apparent attempt to have greater stature in the EU, Scotland is to vote on secession from the UK this year.  It has been said that should it model its future after what Denmark has achieved in Scandanavia, it might even succeed in this initial effort,

What I assume the Scots want to preserve is its Scottish character, dating back through the Centuries.  Its language and customs should be the hallmark of its culturally rich  heritage.

Historically, countries have unified for the sake of commerce and trade across their borders:  standardization of terminology and transactions for the ease of communicating and fulfilling contractual obligations.

Today, there is little need to homogenize any land to a model that all countries are to employ.  Apartment buildings and corporate structures that look alike regardless of location can now be avoided!  Local character and charm are factors that should be integrated into contemporary design of landscapes.  And, independence of a country enables the people of that country to see themselves as incorporated in a distinctly unique environment of their own creation--not something foisted on them by a ruling or dominant nation! 

Now there is always the question of whether a country can afford to be different from its neighbor.  How will it deal with an ever-impending doom that independent countries must face, namely, bankruptcy!  This is the very same question that the Ukraine is facing now.  And the ready-made answer that may cost them their independence is to submit to a dominant nation that promises to pay their debts outstanding--in this case, Russia. 

But I say to you, Scotsmen, and to you, Ukrainians, that there are financial means available through international lending organizations--like the IMF, or the World Bank; as well as countless others, including soon, the Bank of the EU--that money is available to faltering nations and these lending institutions are prohibited to force an indebted nation to ally with one or another country!

Scotland will probably not become independent as a result of its referendum in September.  But the advantages of being independent will slowly be recognized as a vision the Scots will come to cherish for their country!