Quote Originally Posted by Kilted Cole View Post
My question is, what exactally makes it wrong, rude, disrespectfull?
I tried my best to explain and you obviously did not understand. So be it.

I did not "chastise" anyone about wearing the kilt. The term "clan tartan" obviously does not mean the same thing to you that it does to me. I am sure that there are many people who share your opinion as there are who share mine. What each of us does in light of that fact is entirely up to us as individuals.

I was a Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman. I wore the Marine fatigue uniform (albeit with my Navy insignia), ate their chow, slept in their barracks, went through some of their training, complied with their regulations and went through some of their experiences. That does not make me a Marine. For that reason, I would not wear the Leatherneck tartan, although I admire it a great deal, not only because I think it is beautiful, but because I respect what it means. Some Marines would not object to me wearing it. Others might. My wearing it would belie my respect for it and for them. Maybe I'll design a FMF Medical Corps tartan at some future time. If so, I will wear it with pride, not the least bit concerned with dishonoring any Marines or the Corps.

Wear what you will -- with a full understanding of what it means to others. That understanding may or may not have a bearing on your decisions. That is entirely up to you.