Post #388388 by Jason Wickedly on Fri, Jun 20, 2008 2:55 PM

On 2008-06-20 13:50, bodotikiman wrote:
I am probably going to hang myself on this note, but with ALL due respect it has to be said: I realize that some wear the Shriners fez without any harm done, but when you have been through the ritual of becoming a Master Mason and then a Shriner, (because you can not be a Shriner without passing your third degree) We are a little insulted. You will find out why and thank me. The Shriners have fun, but we work hard. I would NEVER wear a F.O.M. fez unless I earned it. I am sorry to sound so self important, I do not mean it in any way. Please understand my position.

No, I totally understand, and I even questioned that when I bought it. I even looked online, but I couldn't find anything about non-Shriners wearing fezzes. It was only after I made the purchase that I looked online to see what being a Shriner actually entails. In no way would I try to take away from the work that the Shriners do in the community. The fez will remain as a bar decoration only. Thanks Bodo for the insight, and again sorry for the thread hijack.