Wannabe Scot

[Big Dave]

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.

[MACKAY]

As far as I'm concerned we are all true Scots in one way or another, regardless of some having the unfortunate luck of not being born in Scotland!


Brian Mackay

[michael steinrok]

I'm Irish american, I was born that way. Most people should try worrying about themselves a little more and not worry about what other people wear or do.

[GMan]

I like being who I am, I don't wannabe anything else!

[GlassMan]

Plus let's not forget that often its those who are separated from their homeland that hang on to their traditions most zealously.

[davedove]

Plus let's not forget that often its those who are separated from their homeland that hang on to their traditions most zealously.

I've heard before that a Scotsman's blood turns tartan as soon as he leaves Scotland.;)

[mbhandy]

I use to have aguments with my grandfather Satchfield about being scot-irish.
I looked up the name and all i got (He was born in La. North of New Orleans) was a place close to Gatwick airport. The town is no longer there but the church is. I allways told him "Hay" we were born in America first Then our heritage. Till the day he die He was Scot-Irish. He was a non drinker So I guess he was not Scotch-Irish ;-)
There will always be intollerance. Rise above it.

I am sure I not the first to say or write that saying.

MrBill