Oh well, I do not flaunt traditions. If there is something made to be worn, and there is no 'prohibition' or 'restriction' to wear it, then I guess I fail to see where the flaunting of traditions is.

I do not wear military uniforms, I do not wear nobility tartan or other restricted items and I do not wear mdeals or claim to be something I am not. Never have.
Hector,

Respectfully, though, you've just contradicted yourself. The Polaris tartan, whilst not an official part of the US Navy uniform, is symbolic of service in the US Navy specific to the submarine base at Holy Loch in Scotland. By wearing it, even though it is not "illegal" to do so, you are, in a sense, claiming to be something you're not (if you didn't serve at Holy Loch or on a "Boomer") -- and by "you" and I am not referring to you personally.

For many, the tradition of tartan is wearing something that has a special symbolic meaning to the wearer. I'm all for anyone wearing whatever tartan they wish, but for me, I have to have a personal connection.

Regards,

Todd