I used to work for the military and they always hated my ink. I always contributed it to stupidity and envy. Well the world will never accept tattoos and I'd prefer it that way. I'd rather be an outlaw.
Kaziklu said:
I can understand it.. 25% coverage is basicly just a half sleve covering just the outer portion of your upper arm.. still lots of space.
however if you are rescuing a person them feeling safe is important and the fact of the matter is... a good portion of the community.. (particularly those that would be getting into issues where the Coast Guard would be needed or been in contact with) are going to have feel safe and confident in the level of the coast guard ability... fact remains that in portions of society tattoos are still seen as being something to do with a poor element.. particularly when it's heavy converage.
Thus if you have a full sleve or even a full lower half sleve that can cause some apprehension. It's not something that would occur more then 2 or 3 times a year through out the whole of the coast guard.. but it's not unreasonable to request that.
bullshit.
edit:
i think that people put their confidence in the uniform. i think you may be right if it came down to to citizens on the street--people might be more comfortable with one who doesn't have sleeves as opposed to one who does, but i think your argument in regard to the military is completely bunk.
[Edited on Oct 16, 2005 6:52PM]
Hey I don't disagree it was the best I could do though... lots of employers see them in a very specific way... I know I can't even swim at the family cottage anymore because my Conservatie family dosen't want the neighbours to see my tattoos and I only have three..
It's just perspective... I agree it's bullshit but i understand it.
ReverendIJS
Satellite Beach, FL
October 2005
OCT 16, 2005 06:26 PM