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15th December 07, 01:18 PM
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by slohairt
Indeed, follow your own rules.
On the issue of clans and chiefs, I am somewhat torn. I understand the sense of community one feels from a clan, but I dislike the idea of clan chiefs. Especially hereditary ones. Considering the way the clan system ended in both the Highlands of Scotland and in Ireland, I am surprised that anyone would feel kinship towards an office which more often than not, betrayed them (Scotland) or abandoned them (Ireland).
Instead, I think a clan association with an elected chief would be infinitely preferable.
I guess we can't all have our cake and eat it too. I suspect the tartan will continue to remain a domain of it's individual clan chief.
As a member of the Gray Clan I should be able to relate to your remarks.
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