Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
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.
Fine, if you say I have, then I guess I have.

So are all of us here at XMTS wearing all sorts of tartans then. Whether we are affiliated with a group or not.

Again, if 99.999% of the people have no idea what a Polaris even is, I still fail to see the argument of people 'claiming' to be anything.

I certainly am not a Soldier nor claim to be one but I sure am proud of my Black Watch kilt.

I am not a Marine nor have I been but the Leatherneck tartan sure looks good on me.

I'm not fond of this particular Polaris tartan but if someone likes it, by all means wear it.



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
Agreed, that is why I am anxiously waiting for the day when I can save and justify enough money to have my own Young Tartan kilt made.