As someone who has been accused on a regular basis of being a member of the "tartan polis" -- and I have the membership card to prove it! ;) -- I feel that I must represent my ilk in this thread.

Not all of us act this way, gentlemen -- the majority of my "tartan polis" friends hold themselves accountable to tradition and custom (and we also know that the majority of them are not ancient customs), yet we would never dream of telling someone that they were wrong. To each his own, and as as it was pointed out before, there are all types at Highland games and festivals. Yet, those who choose to dress traditionally are being judged without due process on the basis of a few individuals, and I do not feel that is right.

Bottom line: I hold myself to certain standards, but do not expect anyone else to follow them -- but respect is mutual. Perhaps instead of trying to antagonize the "tartan polis", try to get to know them -- you might find that some of us might have a wee dram for a kilted brother and might just be more open-minded than we are preceived to be.

Awright, I'm off my soap-box now. ;)

Regards,

Todd