Quote Originally Posted by Chris Webb
I'm not even certain that French Fries were ever French at all.
French Fries is Belgian.

Quote Originally Posted by Chris Webb
Kilts are no different and as more and more kilts are worn and made in America some of what makes for a traditional kilt will be lost and some of what makes up a dozen other forms of cultural clothing will slowly be merged into it or added to it as an accessory. As this process unfolds and more and more men of little or no Scottish descent or heritage start to wear kilts then the kilt itself becomes American and wearing a kilt for reasons of heritage becomes less and less common among kilted men.
It will be a sad day if people no longer associate the kilt with Scotland and see it as an American way of life.

Quote Originally Posted by Chris Webb
It is the man who puts on his kilt and goes to Walmart for no particular reason that get's credit for broadening the spectrum of kiltwearers. He's not celebrating his heritage, not attending a Ren. Fair, not participating in a Holiday .... no, he's wearing it for Freedoms' sake. He's wearing it because he wants to and nobody can stop him. This kind of man will wear his kilt to work and open the door for others 'not of Scottish descent' to wear it there as well. Those who are privilaged enough to claim Scottish descent owe no thanks to this man, but for the increasing numbers of those who cannot stake such a claim then let Freedom be the reason they ....
Do you think that you are better than us because we don't wear our kilts to work?

I don't wear my kilt for freedom sake or try to open the door for others 'not of Scottish Descent' to wear it. I don't wear mine for work because I don't see a point to it. I also don't wear it for comfort reason either. And yes, I have worn mine for Burns Suppers, Highland Games and participated in a St. Patrick's day parade.

I know a few full time kilt wearers in Vancouver, and they don't really care whether other people follow their footsteps at all. They wear the kilt for themselves and not for other people. They are not actively advocating that men should burn their pants and switch to the kilt 24/7.

I have said it before and I will say it again: there are times for kilts and there are times for pants/trousers/shorts/capri.

And do me a favour, please don't try to convince me that the kilt is perfect for bike riding, scuba diving, climbing, yoga, swimming, sky diving, rugby, soccer, hockey or bungee jumping.