Catalonia declares independence. Puigdemont free to roam Belgium.

[Tryklon]

Player2 said:

Tryklon said:

The problem is that they are a very old nation, annexed to Spain, who had to endure some of the most shameful treatment ever given to a people, namely a prohibition of even speaking their language. They are tired of Madrid's bulls**t and lack of respect, and are tired of being bossed around by a government they don't see as their own, and a king which they heartily despise.

 

I can't honestly understand what is the problem about a people choosing to self determine their future...

Catalonia has never been a standalone nation.

Are you trying to put on the same level the current democratic regime and Franco's dictatorship? Many things were banned during Franco's dictatorship, but Catalonian wasn't one of them (Eduard Punset dixit). It just wasn't an official language, like it happens in Rosellón (Catalonian region under France's control) right now. On the other hand Franco spent more money rebuilding Catalonia after the civil war than any other region.

Less than 50% of the people who voted backed independentist parties last elections (they had less than 50% of the popular vote).

All this has a simple solution. Let Catalunya vote on a legal referendum. That will settle it...

I ask again, why won't they allow it? I'll let you guess...