Another "educator" needs to be educated

[macwilkin]

I think being male is a pretty important part of my heritage. Males are being discriminated against in schools and work when it comes to clothing.

But then, there are lots of folks who see kilt-wearing strictly as an expression of their culture and are quite happy with them being restricted -- even to the extent of limiting everyone else's clothing choices to uniforms.

As I've said before, there are a lot of different agendas at work here.

My agenda is, and has always been: "What gets more guys into kilts is good. What doesn't get more guys into kilts is bad."

Rigged -- I certainly respect your right to wear whatever you please. Why do some who choose to wear the "modern" or "casual" style of kilts seem to view of all of us who are "traditionalists" as always hostile towards them? I'll admit they're out there, but why should my choosing to follow certain customs regarding Highland Dress be "limiting", when the only person it's limiting is me --and I think I can live with that! ;)

My kilt is an expression of my heritage, and I want to show it the respect it deserves. I don't expect anyone else to, since I cannot live anyone else's life. But I do expect those who demand respect from me to return it.

I've said before, and I'll say it again, some of the most (but not all!) intolerant folks I have ever met are non-conformists demanding that everyone conform to their standards. I'm not saying this about Rigged, just a observation and opinion.

Rant off.

Todd

[Ruanaidh]

If you would like to speak to these educators:
Principal:
Kevin Stewart kstewart@southmont.k12.in.us
Assistant Principal:
Mike Tricker mtricker@southmont.k12.in.us

A Stewart no less!

[bubba]

Rigged, I just don't see this as a heritage issue. A justice issure, yes, but given the information in the article it really was about equal enforcement of the dress code, not heritage.