For the fighters against trouser tyranny...

Bungleau · 01-12-2006, 02:49 PM

Came across this story...

Quote:

Kilt-wearing boy wins apology
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.

Sir Degrader · 01-12-2006, 05:21 PM

Well... why was it banned?

Bungleau · 01-12-2006, 10:57 PM

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.

Sir Degrader · 01-12-2006, 11:09 PM

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 ]

Legolas · 01-13-2006, 02:14 AM

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.

Thoran · 01-14-2006, 01:03 PM

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).

Mouse · 01-14-2006, 08:41 PM

http://www.kiltmen.com/

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

Madman-Rogovich · 01-14-2006, 10:33 PM

Hopin to finally get ma MacInnes tartan full kilt for my 21st cant wait

it's all about the pride

Kyrvias · 01-15-2006, 02:30 AM

Indeed. I wear kilts all the time.

Bithron · 01-19-2006, 10:11 AM

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

01-12-2006, 10:57 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	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. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-13-2006, 02:14 AM	#5
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	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. __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!

01-14-2006, 08:41 PM	#7
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	http://www.kiltmen.com/ Far ere ye be let yer cods hing free.... __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

01-14-2006, 10:33 PM	#8
Madman-Rogovich Lord Soth Join Date: October 23, 2001 Location: Edinburgh Age: 38 Posts: 1,918	Hopin to finally get ma MacInnes tartan full kilt for my 21st cant wait it's all about the pride __________________ One room, one axe, one outcome.

01-19-2006, 10:11 AM	#10
Bithron Baaz Draconian Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 789	This kilt thing sounds great... Might even try it.. __________________ Let it not be said that it was done out of pride

01-12-2006, 05:21 PM	#2
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	Well... why was it banned?

01-12-2006, 11:09 PM	#4
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	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 ]

01-14-2006, 01:03 PM	#6
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 56 Posts: 2,109	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).

01-15-2006, 02:30 AM	#9
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	Indeed. I wear kilts all the time.

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