Behind the Walls Kilted...? Anyone??

**Dundee** · 20th August 08, 06:55 AM

In the prison where I volunteer to do music and devotionals we are not allowed to wear shorts. I don't think that I would be able to get past the gate in a kilt. It would be great to be able to wear the kilt to the prison but sadly I am not.

**Ozman1944** · 20th August 08, 07:04 AM

M Niece says I have sexy knees, so, Kilts in Prison? I don't think so!

**Riverkilt** · 20th August 08, 07:06 AM

Hmmm....country singers have concerts in prisons...why not kilted pipe bands???

Ron

**James MacMillan** · 20th August 08, 07:44 AM

Several years ago, I was with a group of pipers that did a show in the Halawa prison in Hawaii - all were kilted, no problems. The seperation between performers and inmates was extreme, however and the guard presence same.

**Riverkilt** · 20th August 08, 07:49 AM

Thanks Jay!!!

That's what I was hoping for. Okay...we're in!!

Ron

**James MacMillan** · 20th August 08, 07:52 AM

I've only been involved that one time, and I have no experience with anything else, but the reaction from the inmates and guards, and everyone at the time was very very positive.

**vmac3205** · 20th August 08, 08:14 AM

One giant step for mankind.

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Thanks Jay!!!

That's what I was hoping for. Okay...we're in!!

Ron

**tomcherv** · 20th August 08, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

Don't want to see the inside of a prison, Kilted or NOT.

MrBill

Same here.

Though, if some one dear to me (which I have a hard time believing would happen) were staying there, I would visit.

Other than that - not a place I would like to be.

**vmac3205** · 20th August 08, 03:21 PM

Actually, it's pretty interesting. Just when you think there might be a dull moment, something happens that is better than fiction. What amazes me is the number of inmates that come from normal families, and just get caught in the system. Usually, alcohol or drug related and then spiral deeper and deeper. There are even some that bring a tear to my jaded eye, like the guy yesterday we booked in who was a level one sex offender, but was also a Downes Syndrome kid functioning on about a 10 year old level, who had been raped himself as a kid. Some days life just isn't fair.

**tomcherv** · 21st August 08, 06:38 AM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Actually, it's pretty interesting. Just when you think there might be a dull moment, something happens that is better than fiction. What amazes me is the number of inmates that come from normal families, and just get caught in the system. Usually, alcohol or drug related and then spiral deeper and deeper. There are even some that bring a tear to my jaded eye, like the guy yesterday we booked in who was a level one sex offender, but was also a Downes Syndrome kid functioning on about a 10 year old level, who had been raped himself as a kid. Some days life just isn't fair.

You're right - sometimes life isn't fair.

I'm sure it can be quite interesting. I think the hardest thing for me would be to stand in the place and realize the lack of freedom that exists. I don't think I would do well in a cage, or doing the same thing over and over. I like a little variety in my life.