Sgian Dubh w/ Non-Traditional Insulting?

[Bugbear]

The answer to your question is, in my mind, a simple one, Jock. You are a Scot, from Scotland. I am not. You have the traditions. They are a part of your culture. They are not a part of ours culture, but in my case, a part of my legacy and history. I see myself as a modern man who is rooted in, not bound to, the traditions of my grandmothers culture. I am an American- not a Scot. I am just lucky enough to have the Scots in my geneology. This is why I wear mostly American tartans and American made kilts- I have as much patriotism as I have pride in my past. I wear a sgain dubh and other traditional trappings with my Amerikilt because that is how I see myself- as touched by tradition, but still a part of the world that I live in. Were I a native Scot, I would probably feel the same way towards trad and modern as you do- but for myself only. So there you go- this is why I would want to mix the modern with the traditional- because I am a mix of modern and tradition.

How dare you come up with a logical and well thought out explaination, Nighthawk!

Oh wait, you used the term "modern" in place of non-traditional. I guess everything is all right with you, then, in it's own twisted and broken way.