I have never needed anyone or anything to validate me or any of my convictions.
Wearing a Kilt is no different.
that being said I would much rather be a team player than stand alone 100% of the time.
it's an odd balance.

it's interesting that the youth that will pierce just about anything they can afford to or walk around with a Technicolor Mohawk, will be the first to voice judgment when another steps out of the norm.