Scottish no vote would be the right decision

Like many I believe the Scots are far too canny to let their hearts rule their heads so will vote no in Thursday’s referendum for independence.

However, should they vote yes it will open a Pandora’s Box, not only in these islands by boosting the cause of English nationalism/UKIP, but also in the EU such as Basque nationalism in Spain. The advocacy of nationalism is like saying drink as much as you like but for God’s sake drive carefully.

As an unworthy disciple of Beethoven I’ve always hoped that his 9th Symphony with Schiller’s Ode to Joy would one day become the anthem of a United Nations of Europe if not all humanity nationalism, a philosophy that a nation must yield a state emerged only in the early 19th century often has appalling consequences as in former Yugoslavia to mention but one example. Finally, Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of the Republic of North Korea is supporting the campaign of the SNP. Enough said already.