I sent the e-mail that follows.

Dear Sir:

It is my understanding that on New Year's Eve a gentleman wearing a kilt was denied entrance to your club because of a "no shorts allowed" policy. When this gentleman asked to speak to the manager, the manager repeat the no shorts allowed policy, and also stated the bar's right to refuse service to anyone.

Please be advised that a kilt is not shorts. It is a male garment that has been worn for centuries, and continues to be accepted male attire throughout the world. The kilt has a proud history of defending freedom against oppression in both WWI and WWII. Also, all branches of the US military have pipe and drum units that wear the kilt.

I request that you reconsider your policies, and allow the kilt to be worn at your bar. I sincerely believe that you will find most men that wear the kilt to be proud of the history of this garment, and wear it in a dignified manner.

Thank you

Darrell Kennedy Lawrence