Wearing kilts as a mark of respect

[kiltedsawyer]

Not only Scots.

The problems in the Middle East and the Balkans for instance appear to be pretty clear examples of the danger of too much of a focus on History as a basis for current behavior.

I think what you are referring to is not too much of a focus on history as it is a lack of understanding it, or perhaps worse, a manipulation of it to suit one's own ends. Pride in who we are and where we came from should not be confused with belligerence, ethnic cleansing, or any form of hatred toward others who do not share our heritage. It is possible to praise one without insulting another.

Respectfully,
David

[sydnie7]

I think what you are referring to is not too much of a focus on history as it is a lack of understanding it, or perhaps worse, a manipulation of it to suit one's own ends. Pride in who we are and where we came from should not be confused with belligerence, ethnic cleansing, or any form of hatred toward others who do not share our heritage. It is possible to praise one without insulting another.

Respectfully,
David

And recognizing that the people living in England today are not the ones who banned the kilt 250 years ago (they are not the Crusaders, either).

[macwilkin]

I think what you are referring to is not too much of a focus on history as it is a lack of understanding it, or perhaps worse, a manipulation of it to suit one's own ends. Pride in who we are and where we came from should not be confused with belligerence, ethnic cleansing, or any form of hatred toward others who do not share our heritage. It is possible to praise one without insulting another.

Respectfully,
David

Hear, hear.

Well said, David.

T.

[CelticRanger66]

Very Well said David!!!!!