I've tried to keep out of the Scottish Independence debate, for virtue of that I haven't lived in Scotland for four years, however it is a topic which evokes strong emotions in me through the possibility of further losing ties to my homeland.
I do not get a vote in this referendum, nor should I, but this has not stopped me from forming an opinion.
I have seen a lot of wishy thinking and hollow policies from the Yes campaign, and a lot of fear mongering and back-handed tricks from the No campaign. I have seen passionate and convincing debate from both sides, and have found myself supporting either side at one time or another.
However what seems to be getting lost among the lively debate is the true purpose of this referendum: self determination. Should Scotland receive total governance from Holyrood, or continue the path of devolution with Westminster at the political forefront. Politicians linger on, bickering about currency, EU admittance, oil revenues and the like; but these are short term issues which c