  I've often wondered about the point of the wearing a tie. I rarely wear one but on odd occasions I feel the need to - such as attending a conference I was organising and speaking at today.
I know of two theories about the origin of the tie but there must be more; one is that it's similar to having a noose around the neck which reminds the wearer of the need to 'behave' and the other is that it acts as a pointer to the genitals. I think I've resolved never to wear a tie again. After all, the point about 'coming out' as yourself is to live your values. I'll report back on how successful my resolution becomes. 
