Scottish outlook on kilted Americans?

[Domehead]

I see that this thread has now touched on an extremely raw nerve, particularly with the members of the diaspora who now feel aggrieved that they have supposedly been 'disenfranchised' of their Scottish identity by the comments here. I don't believe that this was ever anyone's intention rather, perhaps, a regret by the Scots that our compatriots have left and the only thing they are now interested in about their former home is a bit of cloth to drape about their waist.
Scotland is so much more than kilts and bagpipes, shortbread, malt whisky and Rabbie Burns and we wish people would recognise that and act accordingly in more tangible ways. One contributor said he overheard a B&B owner saying "Another American living the dream" which is pretty well what most of what is said here comes across as

Correct, for me it is a raw nerve. Like some others on this board (in this discussion) I was raised in a Scottish house, by a large Scottish family. However, my personal income prevents me from making the significant socioeconomic contribution to Scotland the collective "you" seeks. Therefore, the only thing I can do is give over my tourist dollars, buy imported single Malts, import fabric from small Scottish Mills, etc. That is my contribution.

As well, I (and others of my "ilk") try mightily to respectfully educate ourselves about our family's history, culture, language, geography, politics. However, the fact remains, (we are soooo often reminded) we are not Scotch. I cannot comment fairly on the effects of the SNP or current tax policy or efforts on independence or early 21st Century re-alignment of the S.C.O.T.S. regiments. That would be disrespectful and disingenuous. But, I can be literate/educated about it - be able to have a conversation and ask pertinant questions of Scotsmen in my area. I can spend time with the remaining members of my family and their friends. I can attempt, in an admittedly narrow way, to perpetuate those things which they feel differentiates them from the great homogeny that is American Culture.

Personally, I feel as if I am being held to a standard I can't possibly meet and then being held responsible for not meeting it.