1. In most cases they want the repression and cultural assimilation to stop. Scotland joined England in a marriage of convenience - they wanted money.
2. Generally most would like to be left alone and live their life in peace.
3. Many are asking not to be oppressed or wiped out.
4. I have slightly more sympathy for this one.
5. Minority shareholders can be unilaterally bought out. Activist shareholders are generally multi millionaires who own vast numbers of shares and are in for a smash and grab.
6. Called democracy. The votes get the power.
7. Nope.
8. Probably the case. But and...?