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In regards to the Marine Corps Tattoo Policy

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  • Nov 23rd, 2014
    Someone from Midway Park, NC signed.
  • Nov 23rd, 2014
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  • Nov 14th, 2014
    Someone from Gold Hill, NC writes:
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    I agree completely! I think that as long as a Marine has had the tattoo before that policy was passed they should be grandfathered into it. Also i don't think Marines should have this restriction, just about everyone that I've know or met that have been in the Marines has one if not multiple tattoos. I'm soon to enlist and start my career as a Marine, if i was unable to show my dedication and support for my life decision i feel kind of let down but my opinion of my families branch of service would not be altered.
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  • Nov 12th, 2014
    Someone from West Springfield, MA signed.
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    Someone from Rochester, NY signed.
  • Nov 12th, 2014
    Someone from La Habra, CA signed.
  • Nov 12th, 2014
    Someone from Sussex, NJ signed.
  • Nov 9th, 2014
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  • Nov 7th, 2014
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  • Nov 5th, 2014
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  • Nov 3rd, 2014
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  • Nov 2nd, 2014
    Someone from Garland, TX writes:
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    Tattoos and service are 2 different things. As long as tattoos aren't offensive there should be no reason why someone would be rejected from service.
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  • Oct 30th, 2014
    Someone from San Ysidro, CA writes:
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    soo many brave ones being denied because of tattos! i say the world is going into conflict and we need to stop these regulations and arm as many soldiers as we can to fight for thus great nation!
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  • Oct 29th, 2014
    Someone from Paducah, KY writes:
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    This policy is grossly outdated and has no bearing on the person's ability to serve. It is insulting when one is considering the sacrifice the serviceman makes.
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  • Oct 28th, 2014
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  • Oct 24th, 2014
    Someone from San Marcos, CA writes:
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    Discrimination at its simplest form
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  • Oct 21st, 2014
    Someone from Williamstown, NJ signed.
  • Oct 18th, 2014
    Someone from Richmond, VA signed.
  • Oct 16th, 2014
    Someone from Cambridge, MA writes:
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    Trying to join marine corps and i am unable to join because of tattoos i got when i was younger. Tattoos do not prevent me from doing anything besides enlisting!!!
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  • Oct 14th, 2014
    Someone from Memphis, TN signed.
  • Oct 9th, 2014
    Someone from San Diego, CA signed.
  • Oct 7th, 2014
    Someone from Orlando, FL writes:
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    Tattoos are traditional. It makes no sense why a small tattoo can prevent a person from enlisting and fighting for the country. Also most of the people who have meaningful tattoos would be more passionate and are more willing to fight. I have a small tattoo by my wrist that disqualifying me from enlisting. People are willing to give their lives and the only thing that prevents them are symbolic symbols on their body that represent meaning and memories. This is ridiculous. It's even more ridiculous that useful people are being turned down because of a policy that is only implaced to show power. Sooner or later no one will be able to enter.
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  • Oct 3rd, 2014
    Someone from Calumet City, IL writes:
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    I believe that this policy is ridiculous, and should be reviewed. Tattoos in this generation are being accepted and not viewed as a negative judgement. They do not stop anyone from stepping up to their duties, nor does it impair then from competing task.
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  • Sep 29th, 2014
    Someone from Brooklyn, NY signed.
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  • Sep 29th, 2014
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  • Sep 25th, 2014
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  • Sep 23rd, 2014
    Someone from Seattle, WA signed.
  • Sep 22nd, 2014
    Someone from Lawrenceville, GA writes:
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    Chest tattoo,Traditional owl. Denied because it can be seen with the Charlie uniform...without the white T under it. Makes no sense
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  • Sep 18th, 2014
    Someone from Waipahu, HI signed.
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    Someone from Antioch, IL signed.
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  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Adairsville, GA writes:
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    I believe the law itself is ridiculous. Young men and women are willing to put their life on the line for this country, a little ink on their skin should not be the deciding factor on whether or not they are not suitable to do so. Also, how would you feel if a group of marines with tattoos up and down their arms were coming at you? Scary right? That's how the enemy feels and should feel.
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  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Cartersville, GA writes:
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    Keep on keepin on!
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  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Adairsville, GA signed.
  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from New Boston, NH signed.
  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Calhoun, GA signed.
  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Kingston, GA writes:
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    I can understand and even tolerate new policy and procedures. However, for those Marines prior to the new policies should, without a doubt, be fully grandfathered in without repercussions!! These Marines are warriors whom have done their duty and continue to do so. They've stayed true to their word and contracts. Those of you making these new decisions know that if you were on the front lines you wouldn't care what tattoo that Marine had. The only thing you'd worry about is if that Marine was the best at what his been trained to do! Stand by your brother. Stand by your words for those who were suppose to be grandfathered in. Stand for those warriors whom have stood for us all!
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  • Sep 17th, 2014
    Someone from Calhoun, GA signed.
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    Someone from Calhoun, GA signed.