That is the big question. All eyes are on Scotland right now as they vote whether or not they will separate from the UK and become an independent country.
People at my work are split on what the decision will be: some think that they will leave others think they will stay but everyone agrees that whatever the choice will be, it will be close. Too close to predict.
The country has been part of the United Kingdom for more than three hundred years. There's so much history, camaraderie and identity between the two. It just seems sad to me that there's a possibility they could leave. I walked past a storefront the other day that had a sign saying "Scotland, we love you! Please don't go!" I don't know anyone in the UK who wants them to vote yes.
It's interesting because all of the British media have been reporting on why they should stay. You hear about the negative impacts that leaving will have on Britain's economy, Scotland's future, our currency; life will certainly be different without them. But I wonder what the Scottish media are reporting on and what the feeling is in Scotland right now. There's probably a ton of national pride, but if they vote yes, will they wake up on Saturday like they had a bad night of drinking with a serious hangover of currency questions, unhappy neighbors and a decision they regret?
Only time will tell.
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