Scottish Independence: A Matter of England Letting Go, or Scots Wanting So?

Apparently, not too many Scots are keen on getting their independence and celebrating a free Scotland! While discussing (referendum) with many of my Scottish friends; it seems that the debatable subject – if not disregarded by many apathetics – is laughed at, discouraged or strongly opposed!
The argument for those who are totally against a Scottish referendum is mainly in the form of an attack against those who promote it; which many of the anti-independence – usually civil servants, consider the pro-independence to be allies with England – rich merchants and others whose financial and economical statuses are unlikely to be altered whether a referendum took place or not.

One also wonders, why now? After all this time?! Is it really Scottish people’s wish to be free or is it England’s wish to let go Scotland now – which indicates that Scotland is representing a political and economical burden for Britain, and England is better off without the Scots – after all, state benefits; un-employment; corruption and many other social problems, are too much for an aging queen and a troubled government down south to be concerned with anymore! Reminds me of the time Israel granted the Palestinians a free state in Gaza; after Gaza proved to be an annoying matter for Israel to be bothered with.

The issue of independence falls like thunder on the ears of the Scottish economic conscious; how shall Scotland survive? Is the Scottish political and economical system ready for such a major split!?

The Scottish National Party et al, believe strongly in the referendum; they cherish the historical dream of independence; and they go on to prove for Scotland that it will definitely work, but will it?
If they really work hard to provide, and walk the walk of independence, then may be it will lure some of those who still believe in a free and democratic Scotland - as I do myself, although I am an outsider - Otherwise, it will be hard for those who are used to being dependent on England for so long, to give up the comfort zone and step into the tinsely-glitzy and patriotic path of free Scotland. I have my doubts that they will, but I wish that they do!

Glasgow’s Strike is Actually a Labour’s Toddler Tantrum against SNPs

"Thousands of council workers today took part in a one-day strike, causing disruption to schools, rubbish collections and ferry services.
Up to 200,000 local authority employees across Scotland were expected to take part in the 24-hour walk-out. The dispute, over a 2.5% pay offer, left schools closed, bins left unemptied, day care and sports centres shut, and libraries closed."[source]
While pay is the mask behind which labour is attacking the SNPs represented by First Minister Alex Salmond - especially after their historical winning in the last election in Glasgow East, which left Labour shocked - I think this strike is the first of a series of Labour tantrums that we will be watching from now on!