LibLink: Alistair Carmichael – Independence vote is far too important to shun

By NewsHound | Tue 29th July 2014 - 1:06 pm

Writing in the Scottish Daily Record, Alistair Carmichael praises that paper’s “Missing Million” campaign.

It seems 300,000 people have not registered to vote, and many others will probably not turn out on referendum day. The paper had already been urging readers to exercise their vote, with a 16 page pullout yesterday, and they are now actively tracking people who are not on the roll.

Alistair writes:

The Daily Record. There’s a reason it’s called Scotland’s Champion and the “missing million” campaign shows why.

On September 18, you, I and every other eligible voter will have the chance to make history, to shape Scotland for decades – possibly centuries.

I passionately believe a No vote is in our best interests. You may well disagree. Or you may not have made up your mind.

For me, the most important thing is that however you vote, you do take part. This is too important to leave to somebody else.

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2 Comments

Andi Ali 29th Jul '14 - 2:33pm

So its not just independence for Palestine Alistair Carmichael opposes, but that for Scotland too.
Al 29th Jul '14 - 8:36pm

Below is a link to what else Alistair Carmichael has been saying about the referendum this week. In a fatal blow to supporters of federalism and further devolution, he has threatened to tighten the grip of the Westminster government on Scotland in the event of a no vote. This and previous statements make clear that the only option for those that want to see increased devolution for Scotland and to prevent powers and resources being sucked back to Westminster is to vote YES in September.

Full story…

http://newsnetscotland.com/index.php/scottish-politics/9509-carmichael-threatens-to-tighten-westminsters-grip-if-scots-vote-no