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Originally posted by tankhunter:
The fashion here at the moment seems to be Neck Tattoos ,mainly i think from New Zealand influence, since this country is now over run with Kiwis and they nearly all have Tattoos

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Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
Which branch of service were you in Ted, and which war did you fight in defending your country that so motivated you to commemorate it with a tattoo? Must have been that bitch-slappin' contest in the second grade when that little girl took your ho-ho's at recess...

There were more than sixty of the Rangers that served in the same company I did in in Vietnam at the reunion this summer. I believe three of them had 'tats at the reunion, and two were HD something or another.

We cut those who served their country in time of war a bit more slack than crackheads from Missouri.

regards,

Rich

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Originally posted by tankhunter:
The fashion here at the moment seems to be Neck Tattoos ,mainly i think from New Zealand influence, since this country is now over run with Kiwis and they nearly all have Tattoos

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Originally posted by OLBIKER:
Are you going to tell him what scum he is????I suppose you would never hire him either.
http://woundedtimes.blogspot.c...-will-sacrifice.html

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Originally posted by doubledown:
My guess is AR is 90% white collar. Just a guess.

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Originally posted by guns68:
I have 4 tattoos. nothing on public skin, and when I got them it was a pretty exclusive group that got tattoos, generally speaking sailors, marines, and convicts. I have never understood the neck and face tattoos, but hey, pay your money and take your chances.

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Originally posted by The Metalsmith:
Haven't posted here in a while, would like to give my 2 1/2 cents on this subject.
Before any questions are asked, yes I am a disabled Marine veteran. Been there, done that, have enough replaced parts in my rear end to nearly build a titanium framed Harley Davidson.
And I will add that yes, I do agree with DuggaBoy's view on a company representation standpoint. There is a very large stereotype that those whom are tattooed really don't give a damn about a professional appearance, and another that we are under educated and subject ourselves to unsavory hobbies. Which of course there are those with tattoos that do fit that profile very soundly, no doubt about it.
However, I am covered. My arms, whole upper body, my legs. Essentially I'm almost out of space after tomorrow, when I get my other half of my chest covered. Yet they can all be covered by wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans, therefore that whole first appearance thing is certainly not an issue unless I want it to be. One wouldn't even know or assume I have tattoos if they couldn't see.
I do not understand and probably never will understand what the big fuss over tattoos is. It certainly did not stop Northrop Grumman from interviewing and subsequently begin processing me to be hired with them. Maybe I'm one of the "rare tattooed fellows" that gives a rat's ass and strived for greater intellegence, including a Bachelor's in Science and such extensive studies in metallurgy, composites and engineering that I can stump even the most proud? Which doesn't make any sense either given my great friend had many tattoos and could destroy me at a good debate. Or maybe it's because I have the morals that my father instilled into me and this shines over the fact that my skin has different colors? Which doesn't make any sense either given many of my peers who are not tattooed are spoiled, arrogant little shits yet do not have assumptions built upon them.
I did not get any of my tattoos to be part, or apart, from any crowd. Nor did I get them to scare my elders or to receive attention. I am actually rather conservative by nature and merely got them because my brother has them, and I wanted them too. And I like them. If someone doesn't like them, I'll respect their opinion. Hell, I hate retractable awnings, and if someone likes them, that's okay. However the prejudice is not necessarily one that is entirely accurate to everyone. It's like saying "Well, Jim, shit...you meet all of our criteria for this engineering position, and exceed in many levels. But you're partially bald, and must be going through some sort of midlife crisis. Therfore you must own an expensive convertible vehicle and drive recklessly. We are sorry but we cannot accept you into our company, go work for Wal-Mart."
Makes sense?