Positive debate for Indyref

Madam, – Tory MP Kirstene Hair’s opportunistic use of the current deplorable state of political discourse in England (Life in frontline a dangerous place, Courier, October 1) as a means of rewriting the history of Scotland’s independence campaign will not stand.

The referendum she slights was covered by the world’s media, who lauded the exercise as the gold standard for such a

democratic undertaking.

There will be no such praise for a Brexit process poisoning the heart of our English neighbour’s society.

Ms Hair should reflect on Police Scotland’s condemnation of her own side during our own referendum and desist from using Better Together’s behaviour as an excuse for denying a second.

Two examples illustrating the general conduct of Yes and No supporters are worthy of note. Labour’s

Jim Murphy’s tour of Scotland during the campaign and the events in Glasgow’s George Square once the result was known.

Mr Murphy rabble roused his way around our country.

In spite of his efforts, the only damage inflicted on him was a raw egg plopped on the back of his shirt by a disaffected Labour supporter, which he comically insisted on wearing in the manner of a Turin shroud.

The behaviour of Better Together supporters in George Square is available to see online.

It is ugly viewing. Ms Hair should watch them, especially in regard to the exemplary conduct of two sisters, Sarah and Sophie Johnson, who bravely faced down the abuse thrown at them by her Better Together supporters.

The world’s attention will turn once again on Scottish independence aspirations in the near future.

If Ms Hair has a positive case for continuation of our union with England then let us, and the world, hear it. Ken Clark. c/o 15 Thorter Way, Dundee.