Quote Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)
Pardon my torpid neurons here... but... are you suggesting that because the scots don't wear the kilt with the same zeal as yourself, your desire to embrace that culture is somehow diminished? Have I got that right?


I for one am certainly not qualified to pass judgement on how the Scots feel toward any part of their culture... kilts or otherwise. They haven't lost anything... they are evolving along with the rest of the world. I can say that despite the many reverses dealt these people throughout time, the Scot gene pool has contributed an incredible wealth of technology and knowledge to the human race. The world is a far better place because of them. For that I salute them!

Every culture has its icons... be it Canadian, American, Aussie or Scot... Lets not make the mistake of filtering down the escence of an entire culture to a article of clothing regardless of how much symbolism it holds. I see the kilt as another great gift Scotland has given the world and I'm proud to have some of her blood in my veins.

blu
Nicely put.