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Came across this story...

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<font size=4>Kilt-wearing boy wins apology</font>
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A Missouri high school student who was barred from a school dance because he was wearing a Scottish kilt has received an apology from school officials after the action sparked outrage among Scottish heritage supporters.

In a letter dated January 9, Jackson School District Superintendent Ron Anderson apologized to Jackson High School senior Nathan Warmack and said the district would train staffers how to properly apply the school dress code.

The letter came after more than two months of debate and discussion about the actions of school officials when they asked Warmack, who is of Scottish descent, to change into trousers before entering the dance on November 5.

News of the event sparked an Internet petition, which was ultimately signed by more than 10,000 supporters and championed by the Clan Gunn Society of North America, which promotes Scottish heritage and traditions.

"Individual members felt like there had been an injustice to the young man," said society president Rich Gunn.

Well... why was it banned?

Here's a link to the original incident. In summary, he wanted to wear a kilt to a school dance in recognition of his ancestry. The principal told him to change or leave.

I could understand if its lice infested or something, but just booting him is a bit over the top, and stupid. Granted, now EVERYONE has the right to wear ancestral stuff, which might piss quite a few people off.

[ 01-12-2006, 11:10 PM: Message edited by: Sir Degrader ]

Ah, good. Awareness-raising [img]smile.gif[/img]
Concerning the purpose of the campaign, I have nothing more to add, except to say that trousers, when compared to many unbifurcated garments, appear poorly suited for dancing.

I've been thinking of getting a kilt... and I'm not Scottish (unless you consider the mass of all the Single Malt I've partaken of in my life. ;)

They look comfortable, and I remember seeing movies of kilt wearing Scottish regiments in WW2... they looked badass! (or maybe that was just the bagpipes).

http://www.kiltmen.com/

Far ere ye be let yer cods hing free.... :D

Hopin to finally get ma MacInnes tartan full kilt for my 21st cant wait :D it's all about the pride ;)

Indeed. I wear kilts all the time.

This kilt thing sounds great... Might even try it..