I see scotland has voted, I wonder who was brave enuff to vote yes. I think william wallace will be throwing a party if they finally get there independence, but in reality imho it aint gonna happen no way in hell. 
thought id share a bit of history on william wallace, I find it very interesting how much the times have evolved and changed ina few hundred years.
William Wallace
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William Wallace
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Imaginative 18th-century engraving of Wallace
Born c. 1270[1]
Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 23 August 1305
Smithfield, London, Middlesex, England
Cause of death
Hanged, drawn and quartered
Resting place
London England in unmarked grave
Nationality Scottish
Occupation Commander in the Scottish Wars of Independence
Religion Roman Catholicism
Children None recorded
Parents Father: Alan or Malcolm Wallace
Sir William Wallace (Medieval Gaelic: Uilliam Uallas; modern Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas; Norman French: William le Waleys;[2] c. 1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish landowner who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.[3]
Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297, and was appointed Guardian of Scotland, serving until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305 Wallace was captured in Robroyston near Glasgow and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians.
Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of the 15th-century epic poem The Wallace, by Blind Harry. Wallace is also the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter and of the 1995 Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.
Edited by Saynothingjr (19 September 2014 @ 03:32 GMT)
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