I've been wearing kilts regularly for almost six years. In my neighborhood there is only one other regular kilt-wearing guy. At first, people looked at me strange. I got a few giggles, and an occassional rude comment.

Now, on the rare occassions when I'm in trousers, those same people seem dissappointed that I'm not wearing one of my kilts.

I work with EMTs, Firefighters, and Hazardous Materials Technicians -- some of the bravest people on the planet. It takes some kind of courage to rush into danger.

It takes another kind of courage to stand up for something you believe in.