Chance to break from unelected domination

Sir, – Congratulations to Allan Petrie (Letters, April 26) for his well constructed piece highlighting Jenny Hjul’s lack of proper research behind her latest attack on both the SNP and the perceived evils of Scottish nationalism.

The main thrust of her argument was enthusiastically based on findings by the CBI, which that organisation quickly retracted within days.

He also touched on British nationalism and the conditional readiness of the British to participate within the international family of nations provided that its representatives were allowed to be mother.

Put another way, they would only take part if they were allowed to run the show.

If we really wish to understand this mindset, there is a need to honestly accept that this attitude to others has been nurtured since the Norman invasion by the progeny of the invaders who strongly believe, and still do to this day, that government should be by a monarchy supported without question by a powerful aristocracy.

Whether we choose to believe it or not, these faceless people have a major political influence, and not all of them sit in Westminster as elected representatives to exercise their assumed right to control.

On September 18 this year Scotland will have the opportunity to break away from unelected domination, but whether all those entitled to vote fully grasp what a great chance they have to determine their future destiny is open to question. Allan MacDougall. 37 Forth Park, Bridge of Allan.