Bravery and Tattoos
by Tattoosue on Dec.13, 2009, under News, Tattoos-Body Art
Even though tattoos are becoming more accepted in the workforce and other mainstream arenas, our country’s armed forces have proven once again how out of touch they are with today’s younger generation. The Air Force recently made an update to their policy on tattoos. They banned any forearm tattoos and this ruling resulted in keeping able, willing recruits from following a career in the Air Force. It even disrupted new recruits from heading out to their basic training as they were signed up under the old rules. It expanded on its old ruling that banned excessive and obscene tattoos. The reasoning given is the Air Force would like to have their members portray a professional military image.Does “excessive body art” take away from a man or woman’s bravery? Should such a shallow ruling thwart the desires and willing young people that want to serve our country when they are so sorely needed? I say nay! – and fortunately the Air Force quickly realized the error in its ruling and rescinded the ruling very quickly.
December 14th, 2009 on 6:52 am
I never understand why people are “rejected” or “banned” from things due to a tattoo.
Ridiculous and archaic attitude!
December 15th, 2009 on 9:17 am
If humanity could just be tolerant in all ways this world would be a more peaceful place..we are all Earthlings…we are on the same side
February 4th, 2010 on 1:50 am
I have been tattooing for 25 years and have seen the different branches go all over the place with rules on tattoos. They never make sense and they always change.
It is just like everything else with our government.
Stupid people making stupid rules against the very people they are supposed to be serving.
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