Quote Originally Posted by The Scotsman View Post
...those who bear the surname of that clan are indeed entitled to wear it, irrespective of the fact that anyone else can wear it without the same entitlement.
That seems a lot like being given a certificate entitling me to a free desert with my meal at a restaurant, and finding out that they give the free desert to anyone who asks for it - entitling certificate or no. The certificate is worthless.

Regards,

Brian