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No, Catalonia should not become independent
An independent Catalonia will be detrimental to both Spain and Catalonia. Spain is a sovereign nation whose Constitution and national history should be respected.
Supporting arguments · 3
- Catalonia cannot support itself as a nationCatalonia still lacks much of the infrastructure necessary to be a sovereign nation. Catalan independence would hurt Catalonia's economy and citizens' livelihoods.
- We should maintain Spanish unityCatalonia should remain politically, economically, and culturally tied to Spain. Spanish unity would better serve Catalonia as a region and Spain as a nation, especially since many people in Catalonia consider themselves Spanish.
- Catalonia should respect Spanish sovereigntySpain is a sovereign nation. Though Catalonia can exercise a level of regional autonomy, Spain's constitution and laws should be respected.