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# TITLE: Is it right to have different policies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? [b72673cd9ab18384c7b3633fd4943413]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - It is right to have different policies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, because these countries have different aspects, such as different cultures and different traditions which should be preserved as they are part of the identity of that particular country and is what makes it special and unique. However, these countries are part of the UK so some policies should be adopted across all four countries.  While the nations of the UK are separate in some respects we all belong to a group which should be preserved. In summary, although it is beneficial for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to have their own policies on certain matters, some matters should be common across all four countries as they are part of the UK. Conclusion I believe that this experience of using Haggis to achieve a consensus view on a given question was very beneficial and rewarding. The consensus view was eventually reached after several revisions of the Draft
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In conclusion, while the nations of the UK are separate in some respects, we all belong to a group which should be preserved.  Therefore, although it is beneficial for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to have their own policies on certain matters, some matters should be common across all four countries as they are part of the UK.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - It is right to have different policies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, because these countries have different aspects, such as different cultures and different traditions which should be preserved as they are part of the identity of that particular country and is what makes it special and unique. However, these countries are part of the UK so some policies should be adopted across all four countries.  While the nations of the UK are separate in some respects we all belong to a group which should be preserved. In summary, although it is beneficial for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to have their own policies on certain matters, some matters should be common across all four countries as they are part of the UK. What are the pros and cons of the final consensus view? Pros: A balance is struck between recognizing the distinct cultural identities of the constituent countries and the need for the constituent countries to work together for common goals. Cons: Too much focus on cultural identity could lead to disintegration of the United Kingdom. I really enjoyed this exercise because I had to put myself in the shoes of a politician or diplomat and find a common ground between my own opinion and the opinions of other people. It is much easier to form a
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - It is right to have different policies for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, because these countries have different aspects, such as different cultures and different traditions which should be preserved as they are part of the identity of that particular country and is what makes it special and unique. However, these countries are part of the UK so some policies should be adopted across all four countries.  While the nations of the UK are separate in some respects we all belong to a group which should be preserved. In summary, although it is beneficial for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to have their own policies on certain matters, some matters should be common across all four countries as they are part of the UK.
2: 4,2,1,3
1: 4,2,3,1
1: 3,1,4,2
1: 3,1,2,4