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I am a born Catalonian although living away. Honestly, the page could do with a bit less bias. Also, the big difference with Scotland is the Constitution. All

I am a born Catalonian although living away. Honestly, the page could do with a bit less bias. Also, the big difference with Scotland is the Constitution. All citizens are subject to it and in it the existence of a single state is established quite clearly. Not so for the Scots, rather the opposite. That is why their referendum made sense. Notice that in the same constitution is stipulated that there is no right to carry out a referendum by anyone except the Spanish Government. What will take place tomorrow is a travesty because only the people willing to say yes are encouraged to go to the stations. The others have absolutely no interest in taking part in a unilateral decision. Yes, great photos and lots of people. And so what? There have been lots of people meeting in Spain for many other reasons which are not shared by the majority necessarily. What is the way forward? I do not know but it is never a travesty of legality, which is what shall happen tomorrow.

lottin 12y ago
Your interpretation of the laws is irrelevant. Interpreting the law is a prerogative of the courts of justice, not of ordinary citizens like you and me. And even if the referendum was ruled illegal (which so far it hasn't, it's only been "suspended") some people believe that the right of secession is a fundamental right of people regardless of whatever the constitution says.
- pfortuny 12y ago
  "Las decisiones políticas de especial trascendencia podrán ser sometidas a referéndum consultivo de todos los ciudadanos." Art. 92. As I understand, "todos los ciudadanos" means "all the citizens." However, my interpretation is obviously irrelevant but I have the same right to an interpretation as anyone. What the court of justices have is POWER (which is the ability to enforce rights and duties). Not the same thing. And yes, some people believe that. And some do not. The problem with a constitutional state is precisely that it is a difficult problem.
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lottin 12y ago

Your interpretation of the laws is irrelevant. Interpreting the law is a prerogative of the courts of justice, not of ordinary citizens like you and me. And even if the referendum was ruled illegal (which so far it hasn't, it's only been "suspended") some people believe that the right of secession is a fundamental right of people regardless of whatever the constitution says.

pfortuny 12y ago
"Las decisiones políticas de especial trascendencia podrán ser sometidas a referéndum consultivo de todos los ciudadanos." Art. 92. As I understand, "todos los ciudadanos" means "all the citizens." However, my interpretation is obviously irrelevant but I have the same right to an interpretation as anyone. What the court of justices have is POWER (which is the ability to enforce rights and duties). Not the same thing. And yes, some people believe that. And some do not. The problem with a constitutional state is precisely that it is a difficult problem.

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