I think we (americans) would do well to consider other people's point of view more often. As individuals, and as a people.
What I'm about to say is in no way intended to offend anyone or devolve this into a cultural war, but hang on a second. We are all here to give our opinions and take part in friendly discussions such as what happens on the boards here. If you disagree with what I'm saying, fine by me, you have the right, but please don't play the "all Americans are insensitive to the opinions of others" bit.

On to the discussion at hand. People should feel free to wear whatever they like to a costume driven event is all I'm saying, as long as it is tasteful. Remember when Steve Irwin was killed last year by that stingray? Bill Maher, whom I thought was a moron beforehand, went as the Crocodile Hunter with the stingray barb in his chest to a Halloween party a month later. I would certainly hope that everyone of us gathered here thinks that is in poor taste. A man wearing a kilt to a costume ball or Halloween party certainly is not.