Because of the European Union ban on seal products, which went into effect last month, Scottish kilt makers are turning to the skins of cute little ponies and bunnies to make sporrans for their kits. Animal lovers should be appalled. Many Scots are upset about the assault on their culture. And the change probably isn't appreciated by Scottish kilt buyers either.
According to today's Scotsman, the new-age sporrans don't look as good as the traditional seal-skin ones. They probably won't wear as well either.
Who wants to pay more than $1,000 for authentic Scottish kit, only to have it topped off with a piece of blather that looks like a 1950s Japanese knock-off?
Here's an excellent opportunity for Newfoundland outports to join forces with Inuit hunters, hire a few accomplished sporran-makers, set up a factory and offer Scots garb wearers the online chance to buy the real deal -- at a premium price, of course.
Let the Europeans wallow in their moral superiority -- as they slaughter their unwanted ponies and rabbits. But also let them pay the price of their arrogance. That's food on our tables and money in our pockets.
Maybe we should egg them on to ban trade in sheep products and beef products so we can get the whole darned thing.
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