THE reasons we've heard for why people in Scotland support independence are as varied as the people they come from.
The Yes movement has often been misrepresnted on the reasons why it ultimately wants Scotland to be an independent country, so we want to give our readers a chance to share theirs.
We want to highlight a new perspective from our community every day, and since we launched a call to hear from our readers we've already received over 400 responses.
The National Community's Reasons to be Independent #001
— The National (@ScotNational) June 28, 2017
Want to share your reason for supporting independence? https://t.co/lKyr2R1gDx pic.twitter.com/9ysm3JerqT
We'll be posting why our readership backs independence every day like this and we want to share what YOU have to say as well.
If you would like to share why you back independence for Scotland you can fill out your details in this handy form, and tell us why in 15-20 words.
After that, just keep an eye on our social media and in the paper. It could be YOUR perspective we're publishing next.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
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