Crackdown urged over kilt cheats

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I agree that truth in labeling is essential. People have a right to know what they're buying.

Now, let me take a stand that will be less popular: If Scottish manufacturers did not charge such outrageously high prices, imports would not be a problem.

aye less cheep kilts........

[Jimmy Carbomb]

How could ANYONE have an objection to that?!!

"Made in Scotland" means exactly that. Of course, it there's a Scotland, Ohio we're in for some REAL confusion. There is a Dublin, Ohio which would make a lovely place to create Celtic gifts.

Being that the majority of "tartan" is not manufactured in Scotland, they have one heck of a battle on their hands. What's the difference if the product is sewn-up in Edinburgh when the entire garment is milled elsewhere? Taiwan, China, Pakistan or wherever has 90% of the product made in their country. Sure that's a poor excuse... but do they have any rights to the manufacturing claim?

How many Fords, Chryslers and Chevys are made in Mexico, Canada or the Far East? Are they still American cars since they carry the faceplates of American companies?

It's a bit touchy of a subject with many, but one that has arguments beyond anything you could imagine!

I must say in closing that ANYTHING as important as kilts or celtic accessories that claim to be made in Ireland or Scotland NEED to be authentic. Much like Stetson cowboy hats... I would HATE to find that mine was made in Syria!!! There is a certain respect that needs to be recognized when you're dealing with items of culture and heritage.

Let's face it, I wouldn't really care if the banjo strings I use were made in China but said "Made in Scotland". It just doesn't hold the same threshold.;-)