Dear Rose,
Loyalty to the UK ( although I prefer Great Britain ) where does my loyalty lie, well in 2014 I voted my Loyalty, I told my fellow Brits I wanted to remain part of Great Britain, why?
I Love this little island we all occupy, I love our history ( then again it is soaked in blood ) I loved the fact that we are mostly a Christian country ( culturally ) I loved the fact that I was part of a nation that celebrated and loved cricket, although I reserved the right to make fun of that silly game but I felt proud to be part of that.
I loved the fact that I could walk down my high st and see the Union flag flying, I could say, yes I am part of that, my father fought for that flag.
I was brought up in a very socialist household but one which respected the Monarchy, I was taught that my fellow brothers in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, London would stand shoulder to shoulder with me in common cause.
I loved the fact that this little island came up with a thing called the NHS, if you were sick, no matter cred, colour, religion, you would have free treatment.
I love the fact that I can walk the streets of Glasgow and see evidence of our history intermingled with British history, the Scots played a big part in creating what we are today, when the English, Welsh, Irish celebrate we too could also join in that celebration, we are part of that thing we call Great Britain.
But now I have watched as my fellow Brits have been pushed and bullied into making, for me, a terrible decision, Great Britain for me was a nation which had open arms, we embraced everyone who came to our shores, but something happened yesterday, no one can tell me that immigration was not a big factor in this whole mess.
Scotland voted to remain, to embrace that part which put the Great in Great Britain, so where does my loyalty lie? with my old style of thinking, Queen, Country, the Union flag or with a country ( Scotland ) that for me is still culturally Christian.
Right now as I type this, I haven't a clue, I see Scotland as outward looking and England and Wales as inward looking, should I rely on my old style thinking, face the future with my fellow Brits who have just voted to pull up the drawbridge or back Scotland who I think are looking to secure a bright future for our children and their children's children.
I think my loyalty should lie with our future generations.
There!! I got that off my chest, time for crispy bacon on very Scottish rolls.
Gonnagle.