Posted on Aug 4, 2016
How many of you have service tattoos? And what are your thoughts on them?
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I have the classic DevilDog on my bicep! But now after the Service I have many more, I think if they are not offensive, distasteful and showing bigotry I think you should get a pass. Now If you in SpecOps or frequently in enemy territory I think it will compromise you if you are being watched or abducted!
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I never understood why military members would brand themselves so easily with tattoos that clearly identify them as military members or other. Especially for Special Operations. If you're ever captured it's a tough insignia to hide.
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And why the meanest tatoos? Sure you'll look and feel intimidating and it might give you a psychological advantage during a fight... but what are you projecting when doing humanitarian work or when captured? I opine we project the worst of our humanity. Instead of branding ourselves as pursuers of life and fair justice, we advertise our higher interest in death and destruction. If the US military wants to be seen as the chariot of justice against our world's evils, then mandate limitations on what and where tatoos are acceptable.
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We projet ourselves as evil doers, for an evil country with an evil agenda.
MSG Dan Castaneda
If I'm ever captured, I'm dying with or without my tattoos. I've been to SERE school. I know what I'm dealing with. Thanks.
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I have two marine tats. don't have an issue with tats as long as there are in good taste
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I have nothing wrong with others having tattoos, but I personally don't like tattoos on myself. Keep it tasteful.
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I just have an aversion to all tattoos in general. We are exposed to so many potential toxins during our life time, why would you want to voluntarily inject a chemical under your skin? Many times, we do not find out about the toxicity of a given substance until it has been in the public domain for many years (sometimes decades). Why take the chance, especially if there is no medical necessity (or even the possibility of one)? Even certain medically approved drugs (like Chemo-therapy) have long term effects. But even then you have to weigh the medical benefits against the side effects.
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Personally I think tattoos are unprofessional! I get upset when my children draw on their bedroom walls; why would I carve any ink into my skin! It's a fad! Nothing else! One cannot find more viable time to do with themselves!
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LCpl Randall Mellott
Good comment! I like it when the tat artist stops and the pain ceases...like giving birth in your skin...that's what my wife said when she had one put on her wrist to honor our son.
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SFC Luis Rodriguez
A fad or trend or craze is any form of collective behavior that develops within a culture, a generation or social group and which impulse is followed enthusiastically by a group of people for a finite period of time.
Similar to habits or customs but less durable, fads often result from an activity or behavior being perceived as emotionally popular or exciting within a peer group or being deemed "cool" as often promoted by social networks. A fad is said to "catch on" when the number of people adopting it begins to increase to the point of being noteworthy. Fads often fade quickly when the perception of novelty is gone.
Similar to habits or customs but less durable, fads often result from an activity or behavior being perceived as emotionally popular or exciting within a peer group or being deemed "cool" as often promoted by social networks. A fad is said to "catch on" when the number of people adopting it begins to increase to the point of being noteworthy. Fads often fade quickly when the perception of novelty is gone.
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