Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
It would be helpful allround if we all understood, not necessarily accept, each others point of view--------
Jock, you are part way there.

No, it is not expected that you or I, or anyone accept another person's point of view. Yes, it is helpful to understand another person's point of view. However, it is expected (at least by enlightened individuals) that we both acknowledge that each person has a right to his own point of view, and to also acknowledge that each person's point of view can have some validity (even if only for that individual) based on that person's personal background and experiences.

It would also help if you made better word choices and said something along the lines of simply not understanding why Americans have such an interest in Scottish culture. Phrases such as "playing at being a Scot" are insulting and inflammatory. Some have tried to explain why they view some of your posts as unkind, even rude, which did not please you. However, their comments would have had quite a different flavor if they had implied that you were "playing at being a gentleman."