I feel very strongly about this.

First of all, lets talk Salmond. The man is a good politician, he knows how to build an image and play the system. he is however opportunistic, wanting independence for his own gain and to boost his ego further as "the man who freed Scotland". Mutual union with England has brought great benefit to Scotland. it provided stability in which an enlightenment flourished, Scotland grew, and economic stability was brought to to this island of ours. Salmond's idea of a Scottish identity is false. His concept is based on a Catholic, nationalist view bolstered by main stream support due to his liberal views and anti-English rhetoric. Countries go to war with themselves to preserve territorial integrity and am I supposed to just accept the destruction of my national identity. The reality Scottish independence would destroy my nationality. It would also be a huge security risk. If Scotland goes the Sinn Fein crowed will kick of causing bloodshed and further disintegration. Within a decade, perhaps minus Wales, the union would have crumbled and we will all be worse off, thanks to one man peddling his selfish vision.

I can say that if Scotland goes I will go. I will refuse to live in "England". I'm not English I'm British. If I'm in the forces at that point I'll see my contract our and quit. I wont defend England, I care not for England, I care for Britain. I would rather create a new national identity for myself in some other Anglo country, I Canada's nice than sit down and accept the destruction of my own.