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Old 28-06-2016, 16:33   #640
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Re: Post-Brexit Thread

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Originally Posted by RBMark View Post
The Scottish independence referendum result stood, 55% voted stay , and you stayed. Or do you think the SNP should overrule it? Remember Scotland may well have another referendum of it's own, will that result stand?
There has always been talk of another referendum because of the close split


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Originally Posted by Big Brian View Post
Oh come on. It's over lets get on with it. Would you be saying that if it had been 51 - 49 in favour of remain?
I'll bet us leavers would be

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Originally Posted by pip08456 View Post
Compulsory voting is a pipedream that should be avoided at all costs. What are you going to do if they don't? Drag them to the polling station? Are you going to watch while they place their cross? What if they spoil their paper?


Voting is a right that each and every person in this country has, they also have the right not to vote if they so wish.
In an election i fully agree but a referendum is not a vote for a person or party,it is simply a statement by an individual .Compulsory voting is used in many countries including some in Europe and Australia ,it's not that unusual