This is not the UK and there are no rules or actual legal repercussions on wearing such items.

Some people I guess just see too much into things.
Hector,

While I agree with the sentiments behind your post, the phrase you used above gets used quite a bit around here -- "This is not the UK" -- and quite frankly, I wince every time I read it.

Yes, we're not in the UK -- but as Americans wearing Highland attire, we should at least be mindful of the customs and traditions associated with it.

No offense meant.

Todd