I attended an international conference the other day and, in one of our coffee breaks, I was asked a question:
“If Scotland wants independence, how come you don’t have a single organisation which people can support en masse?”
The questioner was Belgian and further conversation left me in no doubt that there is a great deal of interest across Europe in the subject of Scottish independence and an equally great understanding that the issue of self-determination (leading presumably to independence) is fragmented and often fighting amongst its activist bodies.
Which brings me to Scotland Decides. As a voting platform, we are independent of the Scotland Act and not beholden to the Electoral Commission or any requirement which Westminster try to apply to us. Careful construction of the blockchain voting app ensures that we have international authority and, best of all, there is nothing that Westminster can do once a decision is taken in Scotland. Because it is the authority of the Scottish people alone, the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction.
We are committed to the idea of a national convention, mainly because without full public examination of what we want in our country and how to get it, many of our people will still be unsure about what we should do. The convention will be about self-determination, open to the public, broadcast fully and will not make decisions alone. It passes resolutions which are then put to a public vote. The majority vote on any issue will be clear to all.
I know that many are tied to the idea of a plebiscite vote at the next Scottish election but aside from the apparent lack of enthusiasm on the part of the governing party, uncertainty will still prevail and, worst of all, the process is hampered by the Scotland Act. Even if the independence supporting parties come together and a substantial majority of Scots vote for them, it still leaves us fighting directly with Westminster. Our system avoids all that.
We are currently involved in road shows for the next few months. Anyone can book a presentation in which all information will be fully described and, of course, questions and answers for everyone.
We have already explained why a registration fee is requested. It is essential that we remain free of interference of any kind and the fee covers the cost of broadcasting and voting.
We will shortly be holding a public meeting, the date of which will be published and, after a slow start, we are gaining attention.
For further information and/or to book a meeting, please contact me on the website or at my personal email dyounger@rocketmail.com.
In the meantime, please consider registering on the website.
Thank you.
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