Nationalism: specifically, Scottish nationalism

Lassie Liberty

Today, I have one tiny thing I need to say: I am sick and tired of people condemning Scottish nationalism like Scots are a bunch of terrorists needing to be stomped out, but having no problem with any other form of nationalism.

In America, no one bats an eye at the sight of an American flag in front of a house, nor criticises someone for wanting to protect and defend our way of life, nor proclaims openly how much they love their country–and that’s coming from a country that really has no definitive culture of its own since it’s made up of immigrants who brought over all of their own traditions and cultures.

In the UK, British nationalism seems praised. Not as highly as in America, but still to be proud of being British doesn’t seem like something anyone is shamed for. And I’d even argue that the English are…

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