Quote Originally Posted by creagdhubh View Post
It is true here in the States, though it may be few and far between. I certainly honor and respect customs of any nature. Many of you have jumped to conclusions with regards to me wearing certain Scottish Regimental neckties. Perhaps I should attempt to locate the Commanding General (officer) of each regimental necktie that I wear on occasion and personally ask permission to wear their colors? After all, I did serve and get to know many of the men of those regiments whilst deployed in Iraq. I am still in contact, via facebook and e-mail, with several of them to this day. I'm sure they could locate an e-mail address of their former CG or CO for me...if of course the CG or CO is still on active service and not retired (sarcasm is thick in this post I know-honestly, I am being quite tactful and mean no disrespect to anyone-let's move on mates!)!

Slainte mate!
With the greatest of respect we are talking about Scottish Highlanders talking about how WE wear our attire. NOT what an American thinks he ought to wear. This Highland Scot thinks that wearing a tie that you are not entitled to, is just wrong and is downright disrespectful no matter how hard anyone argues to the contrary. Sorry old chap, in my view, what you are doing is just not right.Wear your US Marine colours with the kilt and I will stand four square with you.