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But the truth is self-determination is for nations and colonies. In this case, the right for self-determination is for Spain, not for a part of Spain.
by notspanishflu 9y ago
But the truth is self-determination is for nations and colonies.
In this case, the right for self-determination is for Spain, not for a part of Spain.
- sbmassey 9y agoI suppose the Spanish government didn't do a good enough job of convincing the Catalonian people that they are part of Spain.
- notspanishflu 9y agoThe majority of catalans don't want independence. The political parties promoting independence represent less citizens than the political parties that want Catalonia to be part of Spain.
- sbmassey 9y agoSo really, the Spanish government should just have let the referendum go ahead peacefully, and thereby have had that fact publicly demonstrated.
- throwawayknecht 9y agoSelf-determination for some, miniature Spanish flags for others!