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Falkland Islands plans referendum on status
The government of the Falkland Islands has announced plans for a referendum next year on the political future of British-owned South Atlantic archipelago claimed by Argentina.
Speaking on Tuesday, Gavin Short, the chairman of the islands’ legislature, said he hoped the referendum would “convey a strong message to the outside world,” about Falklanders’ desire to retain ties to London.
There is expected to be an extremely strong turnout in this referendum and a strong majority for remaining British. This is only because of bizarre electoral rules and limited suffrage. Unlike in the United States, sheep are not allowed to vote.
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I wonder if the luxury of a referendum will be granted to the Chagos islanders booted out of their homeland by the British in in the 1970′s about whether they wish to return?
Here here about the Chagos islanders. When I watched Pilger’s documentary I was sickened by their treatment.