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[Nathan]

Nathan, my understanding is the same as yours, however, there's little question that some people wouldn't distinguish one long feather from another. The question isn't whether it's acceptable, but rather whether it could be misleading to some folks. I choose not to mislead if I can avoid it.

That's certainly where I'm at on the one hand. On the other hand, I am hesitant to show absolute deference to the aristocrats whose ancestors cleared mine from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Are not all men created equal? A little confusion of birth rank might be healthy in a democratic society.

I go back and forth on this question all the time. But I fear any further exploration will dip too far into politics.

I've never worn a feather in my bonnet and have explored petitioning for a grant of arms. I have completely mixed feelings on this. My respect for tradition pulls me in one direction and my belief in equality pulls me in the other.

N