The Catalans who oppose a split from Spain. (Kevin Conne Blog 4)

 I feel that in Spain there is a wide gap between rich and poor and Catalonia represents a lot of the wealth in the country. Because of this, it is easy-to-understand why this otherwise geographically unimportant section of Spain has become such a flash point for Spain. However I think it is very concerning that Spain is somewhat trying to repress its people.  Being American, I certainly can understand where the Spanish government is coming from. Secession is not allowed in Spain, similarly it is not allowed in many countries. America fought one of its most bloody wars over this simple idea. The Civil War after all was fought in the South. The South wanted to secede from the union. I don't have an opinion on whether or not Catalonia should be allowed to secede. However I do see the problem for Spain if it allows Catalonia to secede, it sets a dangerous precedent for the remaining areas of Spain as well as Europe as a whole.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/07/europe/spain-catalonia-anti-independence-voices/index.html