In regards to the Marine Corps Tattoo Policy
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Dec 25th, 2011Someone from Orlando, FL writes:
To whom it may concern, This policy is a mock of what Marines stand for. I just turned 18 and I have wanted to serve in the core since I was in middle school. Our nation's best defense doesn't discriminate on who dies on the battlefield or who sacrifices themselves for our great country. The soldier, or better yet, the man, is not determined by the color of his skin or what is on it. If someone is willing to fight for our great country of America, I say liberty and justice for ALL. Please repeal this policy and let me and many more fine men and women uphold the traditions and values of the United States Marine Core. -
Dec 23rd, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, NC signed.
Dec 20th, 2011Someone from Chester, MD signed.
Nov 26th, 2011Someone from Trenton, MI signed.
Nov 21st, 2011Someone from South Ozone Park, NY signed.
Nov 21st, 2011Someone from Indianapolis, IN signed.
Nov 21st, 2011Someone from Crofton, MD signed.
Nov 19th, 2011Someone from Ocala, FL writes:
Why should tattoos make you any less of a dedicated soldiers.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 18th, 2011Someone from Oceanside, CA signed.
Nov 18th, 2011Someone from Hayward, CA signed.
Nov 16th, 2011Someone from Camp Pendleton, CA writes:
I've been in for almost 4 years now. We hold everything to the highest standards w/ or w/ out tattoos.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelNov 14th, 2011Someone from Oklahoma City, OK signed.
Nov 10th, 2011Someone from Manchester Township, NJ signed.
Oct 30th, 2011Someone from Staten Island, NY writes:
I was denied because i have a quarter sleeve tattoo on my right forarm of the statue of liberty, Staten Island ferry, and New York Yankee symbol. It just makes no sense to me im in the best shape of my life at the age of 23 and have everything I need to become A marine. Why am I being discriminated?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 30th, 2011Someone from Staten Island, NY signed.
Oct 14th, 2011Someone from Brooklyn, MD signed.
Oct 14th, 2011Someone from Brooklyn, MD signed.
Oct 13th, 2011Someone from Port Orchard, WA signed.
Oct 6th, 2011Someone from El Paso, TX signed.
Sep 21st, 2011Someone from Perry Hall, MD signed.
Sep 5th, 2011Someone from El Paso, TX signed.
Aug 31st, 2011Someone from Long Branch, NJ signed.
Aug 29th, 2011Someone from Bronx, NY signed.
Aug 29th, 2011Someone from Bronx, NY signed.
Aug 24th, 2011Someone from Pueblo, CO writes:
I also was denied the right to fight for my country in perfect physical condition because of my tattoos none are vulgar gang related or discriminatory in any way. I believe it's wrong to deny someone a better future because of past decisions if they are truly willing to better themselves and serve others. Especially since a lot of the images of marines in the media are of the tough Marines with a cigar and tattoos, how do you expect dedicated young men and women who have always wanted to be Marines to look when that's the Marine we saw growing up? I don't think the tattoo policy should be revised, just relaxed, you know give us a chance to at least make it to the MEPS station.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 23rd, 2011Someone from Hamilton, OH writes:
Im not able to join the marines because of a tattoo on my wrist. I'ts a name and can be covered with my hand. I could understand if people with sleeves and larger gets disqualified, but my tattoo? I'm not joining the marines in hopes of people seeing my tattoo, I want to join in hopes of becoming a leader and serving my country! So hopefully this petition does something. I'ts in the hearts of americans to do what's right for this country, not a tattoo.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 23rd, 2011Someone from Hamilton, OH writes:
im not able to join the marines because of a tattoo on my wrist!!! its a nanme and can be covered with my hand. i could understand if people with sleeves and larger gets disqualified, but my tattoo?? im not joining the marines in hopes of people seeing my tat, i wanna join in hopes of becoming a leader and serving my country!!! so hopefully this petition does something?!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 21st, 2011Someone from Saint Augustine, FL writes:
I can't join the corps because of my ink. My tatoos have no effect on me going infantry for the corps. Im going to have to go army now. Not only is it unfair for marines that are always in but im not even interested in higher jobs. I just want infantry, and i want the corps.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 16th, 2011Someone from Big Spring, TX signed.
Aug 15th, 2011Someone from Roswell, NM signed.
Aug 11th, 2011Someone from Victorville, CA writes:
My brother in law is "grandfathered" For his sleeves and my fiance is getting tattoos and are Marines. I feel the more and more strict they are getting on the tattoo policy is getting ridiculous. Yeah I understand the lip I do but places that are not visible in uniform or in PT cloths shouldn't matter! You don't want them visible there you go they aren't visible,REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL writes:
I know a young man that was just DQ'd because of a tatoo that barely touches his collar bone and does not show in dress uniforms. He is very unhappy with this. He is a good man being turned away because of this tatoo issue and it is a shame. His friend with high blood pressure was able to get in and that should have been an issue before a tatoo that cannot be seen. He would have been honored to be a Marine. This rule needs to be revoked.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 9th, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL signed.
Aug 9th, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL writes:
we should be proud our young men and women are willing to serve...especially in time of confict.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 9th, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL signed.
Aug 9th, 2011Someone from Jacksonville, FL writes:
I tried to join the marines but was turned down because my tattoo, which is not visible in any type of uniform including pt, touched my collar bone near my shoulder. I think this policy needs to be changed.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 3rd, 2011Someone from Cypress, TX signed.
Jul 31st, 2011Someone from Long Beach, CA signed.
Jul 31st, 2011Someone from Braintree, MA writes:
Sleeve tatoos should be considered a tradition, its like carying a K-bar every Marine should do it .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 28th, 2011Someone from Saint Paul, MN writes:
My brother (the Marine) and I were going to get matching Soldier;s Memorial tattoos, now because of this policy we can't because it doesn't meet the size requirement. It's a memorial tattoo for Christ's sake! Let it go. I have mine and now we have to wait till he gets out for him to get his. I don't see why if it's not offensive why it wouldn't be allowed! Dumb dumb dumb! I see so many Veterans with a crap load of tattoos, and back in the older days tattoos were a lot more taboo. Makes no sense.REPORT COMMENTS
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