Many countries, to be realistic, most, have national days,
either commemorating their day of independence, or an event of special
significance. The rule of adopting a special commemorative day, which is known
all around the country, and in most cases, all around the world, has widely
been adopted both in the developed and emerging worlds, its exceptions are few
and might shock a few, as those countries which don’t have an official national
day, are countries with a long history and tradition, The United Kingdom and
Denmark are among the most recognized of nations which do not have a national
day, although, they do have some special dates and events which are recognized.
In Denmark, it could be said to be the 5th of
June, when the constitution of 1849 was adopted, while in the United Kingdom,
it would be very hard to determine, as they have important events such as the
birthday of the queen, many commemoration days to different saints, among other
famous and acclaimed celebrations; but one of the most underscored, and less
celebrated, is probably the one which should be the most important day in the
United Kingdom of is the Union Day.
Their union is now 306 years old, meaning they have enjoyed
more than 300 years of prosperous cooperation, everyday closer ties, and most important,
political union. But to understand why this union is so important, and why its
importance can even be compared at a lesser-extent to that of the United
States, one must understand how this union benefits all parties involved, and
how it must be preserved. This union is made up of 4 different subdivisions, or
countries, which are Wales, Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland.
Although one might argue that the union depends solely or
majorly on England, as they have the largest population and the largest GDP in
the Union, it might as well be argued that it wouldn’t have such high levels of
economic productivity and prosperity if it weren’t for the union. England
enjoys very large levels of investment from Welsh, Northern Irish, and Scottish
companies and people, it also enjoys large concentrations of populations from
all those parties, and they do, as well, of Englishmen. If it weren’t for the
natural resources which are found all around the British Isles (those which are
part of the union), the United Kingdom would not be able to sustain its world
position as a global power in production and providing of services, as it wouldn’t
have enough to generate what it does. On energy matters, the union depends
largely on both foreign oil and Scottish oil, as the northern maritime areas of
Great Britain generate many of the country’s oil, and assure the country has
large reserves to exploit. Militarily, the union depends mainly on the commitments
made by England, and it has since a long time ago, followed English military
doctrines, perfecting them with welsh, northern Irish, and Scottish methods.
Culturally, the union is represented by its wide cultural diversity, many of
which comes from Wales and Northern Ireland, which both host some of the most
famous and oldest cities, and which hold some of the few areas where
traditional, regional dialects are spoken in the developed world.
All this elements and many more, make the Union more
perfect, with each part contributing largely to its success, but most
important, specially to the whole world, is not the domestic matters of the
highly successful union, but what it means to foreign relations. Since Britain
is strong, it is allowed to make high commitments and promises to world peace
and stability, it is also given room, to cooperate extensively, as the
tranquility and political stability which such union brings, to a geographical
region which was once turbulent, assures the North Atlantic is safe, meaning
that exports and imports are given free flow and therefore bring economic
stability and safety to most countries, which depend on imports and exports.
The British union, because of the strength it produces, and the global
influence it has, boasts one permanent seat in the Security Council, with Veto
powers, which basically means there is one more permanent and veto-armed member
which will defend democracy, liberty, and justice, along with the United States
and France. This union, also makes the United Kingdom a world center for
Banking and Financial services, which provides the west with another corner of
economic stability and leadership. Finally, the most important benefit which
this union brings to the whole world, is that with all their brains together,
they have formed the pillars of western civilization, of the free and
democratic order, and have provided Earth with a government willing to
cooperate, make peace, but stand up when necessary and defend what is right.
I hereby, today, want to warn the whole world, and specially
Britain, that this union is one meant to be kept, those who seek to destroy it
and tore it apart, are blinded by false arguments which mislead the public,
everyone in the United Kingdom should know, they are better of with the union,
and most important, we, the world, are safer because of this anchor and hub of
freedom.
Happy Union Day to the United Kingdom! May God give you
unlimited years to perfect your union!
God bless the queen!
-Keep Calm and protect the Union-
Written by Ricardo Madrid
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