Ironically, whilst watching a documentary last night on the DVD of the new Alamo movie, the director, Texan John Lee Hancock made the comment that "if you're expecting a western, you won't find it here...it looks more like Charles Dickens meets the Wild West"! So, really, the notion of the modern "cowboy hat" really isn't "original" to Texas history anyway, even though the symbol has become associated with Texas more recently.

Chris, I understand your point, but for many of us "traditionalists", the kilt is a garment that has too special of a meaning and symbolism to be worn everyday. Notice that I said "for many of us", speaking only for fellow traditionalists there who share my opinion, no one else. I don't want my kilt to become just another piece of clothing in my wardrobe, because it symbolises for me my heritage and family history.

I hope you can understand and respect my viewpoint here, as a self-proclaimed "traditionalist".

Regards,

Todd