Kilts And Giving Service - Is There A Connection?

[Geoff Withnell]

I was actually verbally asso=aulted by a bunch of marines while wearing my kilt one night. The My brother in law, also a marine, Also HATEs the kilt. ( he has to wear one for my wifes wedding HAHA) So every marine I have come across has done nothing but talk out of their #%@$.

So it works both ways it seems.

I always thought it was odd that Military types would choose to disrespect the kilt. Who knew?

Odd indeed. I have found most Marines (upper case please) have no problem with it, being a group very devoted to freedom in general. I apologize for my rude brothers-in-arms.

As to the general question of the relationship to service and kilt wearing, I think there is a relationship, albeit not cause and effect. Most men in the military, LEO, firefighting, etc., are self-confident, masculine men. So are most kilt wearing men, so the is a strong overlap. Also, there is a strong cultural tendency, at least in the United States, for men of Celtic background, Scottish, Irish and Welsh particularly, enter the military, even if not for a career, or law enforcement/fire fighting. So Again, and tendency to overlap

[RamsayClanCommish]

Also, there is a strong cultural tendency, at least in the United States, for men of Celtic background, Scottish, Irish and Welsh particularly, enter the military, even if not for a career, or law enforcement/fire fighting. So Again, and tendency to overlap

In my case, while I have not served in the military, I am serving on city council and have done so in the past for over 10 years. I keep active in local politics and committees to do what I can for the area. I think it IS a trait of Celtic blood to be in some sort of service to their fellow men and women.