David Straiton.





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Scotland—A Proud Nation?? Hail Caledonia..

RELIGION AND SCOTTISH PATRIOTS

Whilst I realize this is a subject steeped in controversy in Scotland, my intention is to be candid with the following” hopefully “constructive suggestion to somewhat alleviate the current situation. Let me say from the outset that from a religious standpoint I view the problems from a strictly “NEUTRAL”corner.My primary concern is to see Scotland face the future with a people “UNITED” behind the cause for Independence. The following appeal is based on one of the predominant issues in which unfortunately sectarianism manifests itself, I refer to the sport (?) of football. Scotland is blessed with one of the best supported teams in the world, the “TARTAN ARMY” is welcomed wherever they go. In actual fact they represent their Nation with the type of behaviour which is internationally renowned and a credit to their country. My main cause for concern obviously is the attitude of fans of Celtic and Rangers. It has always baffled me that they display fanaticism for their respective teams, on the one hand adorning themselves with the Tricolour of Ireland, and alternatively the Union flag; in backing their different sides. They then change these adornments for the tartan outfits when attending their Nation’s matches. The same situation applies in the singing of the contrasting anthems.

In summation the basis for my appeal is to emphasize to any followers of the ”TARTAN ARMY” who may be guilty of sectarian misbehaviour to the fact that, at the end of the day, they are neither British nor Irish; they are “ALL SCOTTISH”.

My message above is meant in “ALL SINCERETY”, to establish a unity of purpose for “ALL” the people of Scotland, no matter your religion, to help in advancing the cause for Independence.