Originally posted by Dr Rock+Apr 29 2005, 01:13 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dr Rock @ Apr 29 2005, 01:13 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-DoubleMeatWhopper@Apr 29 2005, 02:13 AM
He knew, or at least was made aware of, the rule. Why did he expect it to be deferred in his case?
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cos it's a stupid rule. rules are only gonna be followed while they're acceptable; once you make dumb ones like that you've effectively forfeited your right to enforce them.
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Wrong. The school is totally within its rights to enforce whatever rules it has established. I agree that it's a stupid rule, but to ignore the rule and think that nothing will come of it is equally stupid. He should have addressed this concern well before the event, and perhaps some agreement could've been reached. In the eyes of the school, a kilt is a costume. If he could have demonstrated that the wearing of a kilt is in honour of his cultural heritage and not an attempt to dodge the dress code, an exception might have been made. But he didn't do that. When he decided to take it on himself to break the rules without forewarning and let the chips fall where they may, he should not complain when the chips fell differently than he had hoped. I agree that he should be allowed to wear a kilt, especially on a special occasion, but I can't agree that it was his place to think he has a special right to disregard rules that apply to the entire student body. The school's superintendent said that the school might reconsider its policy next year. This, to me, is an indication that the school's administration might well be willing to listen to arguments that a kilt can be considered as appropriate attire in certain situations. He should have pursued a dialogue with the powers that be at his school, but he did not. In real life, bucking the establishment has repercussions. If we're not willing to suffer them, we shouldn't test the flexibility of the rules.