EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Beyond the United Kingdom, Scotland's independence referendum has direct implications for the world economy, global security and the future of Europe's remaining territorial monarchies, especially Spain. And it could be decided by a handful of teenagers.
In March 2013, Scottish law was changed to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote in Thursday's referendum for Scottish independence. The separatist Scottish National Party pushed for the change because, according to NBC News "younger voters are more inclined to vote with their hearts, not their heads -- and embrace radical change by voting for the pro-independence Yes Scotland campaign.