In my opinion Scotland is mature enough to make its own decisions and should be allowed to do so. Any shortcomings in Scotlands economic situation can only be because of the Union.
The whole idea of becoming Independent is to look to the future for potential improvements by being able to make decisions specific to Scotlands needs. From what I gather most Scots do not want to live off subsidies.
The fact is empires are not meant to benefit their colonies. They exist to benefit the centre of the empire
I’ve heard talk that the UK is a family of nations. Using that analogy Scotland has grown up and needs to make its own way in the world. If we are a family we should make every effort to help Scotland with whatever choice it makes, and not act like a smaller version of the Soviet Union.
Try googling GDP per capita and you will see Scotland is the ideal size to succeed. The dead hand of over centralised government doesn’t work. Just look at how the Countries of the old Soviet Union have improved economically since gaining their independence.
As Brydo said they have no illusions about the task at hand but independence isn’t just about economics. Its about identity, culture and having a country to be proud of. They don’t feel they have that now.
I’d like to think that the UK government could take a grown up view on this matter and not look like Spain with Catalonia, which looks more like Franco is still in charge rather than a modern democratic European state.