And they do via the Scottish government. Removing a layer that doesn't dictate health and social care isn't going to affect health and social care.

That said, the relative ageing population and huge health inequalities in Scotland together with low birth rates would make any English, Welsh or Ulster person hope the yes vote wins...

If the next UK government carries on with Trident, I can almost guarantee an independent Scottish government will wish to host it as the loss of jobs would be of frightening proportions. The service level agreement would include liability anyway so what would be different? Trident is strategically based where it is by request of NATO anyway. Salmond when asked said he expected Scotland to remain in NATO. George Robertson cemented Scotland's commitment nicely.

If you want to believe the politicians, you have to honestly ask yourself why you can trust all those wishing for independence as being on the side of the angels and all those in the no camp as being lying bastards.

I doubt the vast majority of Scots are that naive.