Problems in Ohio

[Graham]

Further to what I said about discrimination and wearing kilts, this is real discrimination:

The Act for Abolition and Proscription of the Highland Dress, 19 George II, cap. 39, sec. 17, 1746 made wearing any form of Highland dress, bagpipes, using gaelic, bearing arms, and clan gathering illegal. (1, 7)

That from and after the first day of August one thousand seven hundred and forty-seven, the man or boy within that part of Great Britain called Scotland, other than such as shall be employed as Officers and Soldiers in His Majesty’s Forces, shall, on any pretext whatsoever, wear or put on the clothes commonly called Highland clothes the Plaid, Philabeg, or little Kilt, Trowse, Shoulder-belts, or any part whatsoever of what peculiarly belongs to the Highland Garb; and that no tartan or party-coloured plaid or stuff shall be used for the Great Coats or upper Coats, and if any such person shall presume after the said first day of August to wear or put on the aforesaid mentioned garments or any part of them, every such person so offending being convicted thereof by the oath of one or more credible witness or witnesses before any Court of Justiciary, or any one or more Justices of the Peace for the Shire or Stewartry or Judge-ordinary of the place where such offence shall be committed, shall suffer imprisonment without bail during the space of six months and no longer, and being convicted of a second offence before the Court of Justiciary or at the circuits, shall be liable to be transported to any of His Majesty’s plantations beyond the seas, there to remain for the space of seven years. (7)

Source: http://www.tartanplace.com/tartanhistory/index.html

very interesting reading here.

[Rob]

There may be schools that also have dress codes that don't allow kilts, our kids don't have to attend that school.

Graham,

I think you are missing the point here. The school in question apparently has a dress code which does NOT exclude kilts. The school apparently turns a blind eye to girls who contravene the dress code, but come down heavily on boys who do, and when boys wore kilts (which do not contravene the dress code), they were punished for doing so. In my book this is a clear case of sex discrimination on two counts.
1. Letting girls break the dress code but not boys.
2. Punishing boys for wearing items of clothing (kilts) which are not excluded in the dress code.

Rob

[Graham]

Rob, sorry if I've missed the point, I guess I'm off on a tangent really, just focussing on one aspect of the issue.
Obviously, me being in a very different country and not party to what is going on at the school in question, I cannot really comment on specifics.

So I'm just generally and not specifically - going off on a tangent

[Freelander Sporrano]

After reading this thread I get the impression that the kilts in question were in fact used as an instument of protest.

Lets face the facts. They were protesting about not being able to wear SHORTS. Also the dress code not being enforced.

The boy's in question, would no doubt want to wear short's if given a choice.Sad fact. I don't know.
If it comes to court, it will no doubt be Very "Ali Mcbeal" To everyones amusment.Exepting the parties involved.

I do think that you talking (Kilted) to the board of guvenors should be enough).If no change is forthcoming,then protest.
Best of luck.............

[bubba]

From what I've read on this, the boys were wearing skirts and dresses as a senior prank, not wearing kilts. The seniors were all cautioned about disruptive behavior having the consequence of the kids involved being barred from the graduation ceremony.

[Graham]

Well...as someone said earlier, we do need all the facts before going off on a crusade. One thing is for sure, if anyone really gets hassled for wearing a kilt - watch out!! Xmarks members will be onto them!

[Casey]

My concern here is that Tobie will find that he is involved in an issue which bears little or no resemblance to what is being portayed and will suffer as a result.

Tobie,

I urge you to exercise extreme caution. Protect yourself. Something stinks here.

Casey

[Rob]

From what I've read on this, the boys were wearing skirts and dresses as a senior prank, not wearing kilts. The seniors were all cautioned about disruptive behavior having the consequence of the kids involved being barred from the graduation ceremony.

Bubba,

I think you are mixing this case up with a completely different one which you read about on Tom's Cafe. This one has nothing to do with boys wearing skirts and being barred from the graduation ceremony.

Rob

[Colin]

Good luck Tobie, Keep us informed, and let us know what we can all do to help.

[GMan]

Xcop (David),

Welcome to the forum. As you can see it is a fiesty bunch. Looking forward to more of your input, ideas, suggestions and thoughts.

Tobie,


Stay focused on the issues, and just remember we are all behind you.

Glen