Quote Originally Posted by Oberu View Post
I appreciate the fact that they are a source of revenue and tourism. I see all the codes of arms and heraldry as a source of history and pride in the lines of old families, much like a flag for a state. The picture I posted for my family’s coat of arms is much like the one that is and has been hanging on the wall of my father’s home for longer than I can remember. I find a great deal of pride in the family I’ve known and the stories I’m told about those I never had the chance to meet. I would like to apologize for blowing my top MacMillan. I'm guilty of having my heart outweigh my head on occasion and this was certainly one. It is difficult to get a feel of an intended message out of words alone. I don't do this strictly for the forum's sake but as a fellow who stepped over the line and see as much. Family is a strong source of pride and may we all be so lucky as to have ours around as long as the good Lord sees fit!
Oberu, no apology is needed-- there is no way that I would ever take offense at someone's passionate pride in family or race. In my book it's a good thing, especially now when we seem to live in a time when many would appear to work to tear down the basic structure of home, hearth, and family.