Europe, as we know it, is a set of "large" nation-states that made enormous contributions to humankind. These contributions wouldn't have been possible if Europe was a number of small fragmented states with their own languages and customs.
> maiming and potential killing of civilians by police
How do you equal shooting rubber bullets to "potential killing of civilians"? Stop exaggerating the story to fit your personal views.
Even if that were true - and I don't see any evidence from you - how does it back up your claim that there wouldn't be much left of Europe if Europeans had more control over their own local affairs?
> How do you equal shooting rubber bullets to "potential killing of civilians"?
Because I know what rubber bullets are, and what they can do. Whereas you appear to have no idea.
History is not your strong side then, I guess.
> Because I know what rubber bullets are, and what they can do. Whereas you appear to have no idea.
Rubber bullets are nonlethal and not meant to cause serious injuries or death unless of course misused at very close range. Participating in an illegal uprising isn't going to be consequence-free.
I think a lot of people here ignore the seriousness of the matter and have very naive views on separatists.
That said, the unemployed youth of Catalonia (37%) probably find the whole thing very attractive.