Wearing kilts as a mark of respect

[Bryan]

"Because at one time their government told them they couldn't." I don't know about other countries, but in America, that answer is never misunderstood.

Hear, hear!!

[sharpdressedscot]

...A pity Roman Togas or Muslim Djebellas, aren't "in" or I'd be draped in one at the drop of a hat...

Hey, man. If I wear one, will you? We could have a toga party! toga toga toga!


A tartan toga.... a bit extreme?

[CelticRanger66]

I wear the Kilt because I know no other way!

[george7]

250 years ago, they didn't wear kilts that look like our's today. They also did not BLOG about them.

[Redshank]

I wear the kilt simply because I can

[Larry124]

I like all of the reasons for the wearing of the kilts.

But I especially like those about FREEDOM!

[Panzer]

LET FREEDOM SWING!!!! In whatever form it may take...

[highlander_Daz]

I wear the Kilt not as a Scot, but as a Highlander. Lets not forget the Kilt is the garb of the Highlander not the lowland Scot. 250 years ago the lowland Scot wouldnt have been seen dead in Tartan, now symbols of Highland culture are adopted by all Scots and Scots descended all over the world, not bad for a culture all but wiped out.

Wear it well my friends.

[parker_db]

E; all of the above! Kilt ON

[kiltedsawyer]

Not only Scots.

The problems in the Middle East and the Balkans for instance appear to be pretty clear examples of the danger of too much of a focus on History as a basis for current behavior.

I think what you are referring to is not too much of a focus on history as it is a lack of understanding it, or perhaps worse, a manipulation of it to suit one's own ends. Pride in who we are and where we came from should not be confused with belligerence, ethnic cleansing, or any form of hatred toward others who do not share our heritage. It is possible to praise one without insulting another.

Respectfully,
David