Archangel...I agree with your posting. I saw the kilt lifting discussions and they made me sick to my stomach. I wanted to post "it's a bloody kilt, you WILL get asked the question and you WILL get your kilt lifted occasionally; GET OVER IT!"

I remember, growing up in San Francisco, seeing men holding other men's hands, people with mohawks that stood 2 feet above their heads and other things that might startle some folks. I further remember people around me making comments or trying to touch (the mohawks). The people who were the objects of comments and/or touching often dealt with the experience with aplomb and dignity.

If you are going to be different, you will get noticed and you are going to have to deal with the consequences. Best to be civilized in your response than to be a wanker about it.