Quote Originally Posted by ThistleDown View Post
It is the tail wagging the dog.

There is a degree of arrogance, I think you will agree, when someone who lives somewhere in the world other than the Scottish Highlands tells the natives that he/she knows more about the culture and its clothing than the natives do. (Before someone rises to that hook I'll cut the line by saying that there are some pretty knowledgable folk out there )
Rex
Thank you for the reply Rex; I slid off the deep end; ready to sell my kilt!

The danger of the tail wagging the dog I understand. That American disrespect and parodying of traditions is offensive I also appreciate.

However, because someone is uneducated, untravelled, or poor, and attempts to find joy in imaginary role play as Mel Gibson, ... well, more joy to them. Looking down our noses at the less fortunate is something to avoid, bad form, unwelcoming. America was founded on a dream of freedom from elitism, and that perhaps it's its saving grace, no matter how ugly it sometimes appears. It keeps me here.