Sgian/Pride

[ozmeath]

Firstly I noticed a new member and would like to welcome Julian- Welcome!

Thanks Scott for a thought invoking post, it's tricky at best to dicuss blood and/or culturally related pride and identity. You did well in broaching some interesting points.

Relating to your post Gregory, I think we all here understand your need to stand your ground as such in wearing the kilt and black knife to college. Also you obviously consider yourself part of a group be it Celts, Scotts, Kilt wearers or even as an Xmarks member etc. I personally get a bit of a kick out of rocking the boat on occasion and I don't blame you for wanting to challenge the dominant paradigm at least a little.
This said, as a member of a group that you have pride for you also represent the whole as a member of it. If you start flaunting the local laws of your school or region you can easily create bad press and reputation for all of that group you consider yourself part of, which of course is contra to your motivation in the first place.
Well, just something for all of us to be aware of.
Skien Dubh or not to Dubh.....
Erin.