Lemmy Lemmy:
So if the Argies' beef is colonialism, as they claim, why doesn't the UK just give the Falkland Islands their independence? As an independent state, the UN Charter would put the Falklands on equal footing with Argentina. They could then negotiate whatever treaties they want with the UK (or Argentina, for that matter) regarding national defense, free-trade, etc. This would put an end to all of Argentina's sabre-rattling...unless they're completely full of shit about their motives for seeking control of the islands.
As nice an idea as that would be, the Falklands would never be able to defend themselves without the British Garrison.