Today via CommonSocial, Twitter and Facebook we asked for your responses to our #CommonDebate feature
AS part of Scotland’s new media, what you think about the news is a top priority for CommonSpace – we want to know how you feel about major news stories, and what events you think should be getting attention.
Your views on news issues are incredibly important to us, and we want you to be involved every step of the way. Whenever there’s a big question or issue drawing public attention, we’ll use the #CommonDebate hashtag to make sure your voice is heard.
Today’s #CommonDebate question was ‘With a grassroots resurgence and parties upping the rhetoric on Indyref 2, who should lead a second independence referendum?’
One of the first suggestions looked toward Europe for an example of a model for leading a potential second independence referendum.
@TheCommonSpace we have a lot to learn from the Catalan movement with a "non political" body the Asamblea Nacional Catalana #indyref2
— William Thomson (@Williamgallus) September 7, 2016
One user was wary that a campaign spearheaded solely by the SNP could invite criticisms related to the previous referendum.
@Williamgallus @TheCommonSpace Agreed. SNP-led campaign too open to the 'I thought you said once in a generation' clapback. #CommonDebate
— Hannah (@HannahWilso) September 7, 2016
Some felt that the answer lay in grassroots campaigning and leadership.
@TheCommonSpace Yes campaigners should lead it. Not politicians, and not the Usual Great and The Good.
— Rattlecans (@rattlecans) September 7, 2016
The idea of drawing leadership from a grassroots civic movement was echoed by another user.
Who shouldn't lead indyref2: the SNP
Who should: a new YES movement seeded from all parts of pro Indy Scottish civic soc
— Stevie Anderson (@Stevie_A67) September 7, 2016
One user felt that we should seek leadership for an inclusive Yes campaign not tied to stereotypes of nationalism.
@TheCommonSpace Need a Yes campaign that reflects fact Scottish independence not synonymous with SNP or indeed Nationalism with capital 'N'
— Neil McLeod (@GentlemanBawbag) September 7, 2016
Finally, one user foregrounded a need for diverse and collborative leadership moving forward.
@TheCommonSpace whatever it is, it has to be inclusive, it has to be diverse and cross-party/organisational. #CommonDebate
— Fraser Stewart (@fraserjfstewart) September 7, 2016
We’d like to thank everyone who responded, and encourage you all to get involved in our next #CommonDebate on CommonSocial, Twitter or Facebook, or even tell us what you think about the latest question in the comments below.
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