Guys, I was away for the weekend and was only able to peak in and see that the earlier thread on this topic was racking up some great posts but didn't get to read everything so I was excited to sit down tonight and pour over them only to see the thread was moved to the penalty box.

I'd like to say thanks to all who responded to the topic especially to P1M and James. I believe you hit the nail on the head and I feel I now have a better understanding of this issue. Sooooo many people do not see the value of studying history because they feel it does not apply to our lives. Here we see how the single action of outlawing the kilt (among other things) drastically altered a social norm that to this day has not been fully reveresed (corrected?). Without proscription, would the kilt have been brought across the sea and become a cherished part of the Melting Pot we have become in America? Maybe not, but who knows. That would have been something to see!

I think Chris' point is probably more of an indicator of why the proliferation of kilts is not happening FASTER. If kilts had always been a promoted way of life, the expectation would be to wear a kilt. But the kilt was suppressed and life moved on and norms changed. Now the kilt has to make up ground to be as accepted in many areas. This is happening slowely due to cost. The REASON we don't see them worn though is further back in time.

I'm very glad to hear that the kilt is still common in the North. Thanks again Gents for the discussion.