Juggalos (Insane Clown Posse) sue the DOJ?

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:38:18 -0400

Looks like a duffleblog article until you realize it is real...

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/28/icp-shaggy-2-dope-violent-j-gathering-/29272385/

Soldier, recruit part of Insane Clown Posse lawsuit

One active-duty soldier and one man who believes he was wrongfully denied entry into the Army are among six "Juggalos" who have taken the Justice

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jun 28 at 2015 5:51 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:51:00 -0400

I believe I just flatlined and crossed over to the other side. How do these people find lawyers to take their cases?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 5:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:53:52 -0400

Some may say it's a "religion" therefore they can't be discriminated against. They are tagged as a "Hybrid Gang". Regardless of the adjective used its still a gang and has no place in the Armed Forces. That's my opinion, but who knows these days.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jun 28 at 2015 6:06 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:06:36 -0400

I'd like to say this is surprising but that would be a lie. Anyone, seemingly, can file a grievance for almost anything and get a lawyer and tie up the courts. This is a common tactic to gain attention and support for some organizations. There seems to be almost no bar too low for us to go under these days.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jun 28 at 2015 6:10 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:10:59 -0400

Although I don't agree with someone being denied enlistment because of tattoos or taste (or lack thereof) in music, this is a classic example of a bad decision coming back to bite you in the ass. Involvement with the ICP to the extent that you get permanent body markings shows a lack of good judgement that I would personally not want behind me when I was clearing a building or in a firefight.

As far as the lawsuit goes, it's a sham and a waste of the taxpayers money. If the Army has made a decision that they are not going to take the individuals, then they are not going to take them.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 28 at 2015 6:17 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:17:14 -0400

LOL I hope when they lose they have to pay the attorney and court fees for the People.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 28 at 2015 9:31 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:31:11 -0400

Funny, the FBI classified Juggalos as a gang as early as 2012. Had an interesting run in with one on The Garrison I commanded. Started with simple questions in a field interview and ended with assault on a police officer and the Juggalo losing his job.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 28 at 2015 9:42 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:42:23 -0400

They are not suing the Army. They are suing DOJ on appeal.

Response by SGT Tyler C. made Jun 28 at 2015 10:56 PM

SGT Tyler C. — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 22:56:42 -0400

The guy in the photo is clearly violating AR 600-9. Just sayin.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 11:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:38:00 -0400

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 2:34 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 02:34:43 -0400

What a gong show.
You think you've seen it all...
Hey meathead! You got ICP ink and people think you might have had a lapse in judgment and the police give you sideways looks?
Weird.

Response by SPC George Rudenko made Jun 29 at 2015 3:21 AM

SPC George Rudenko — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:21:05 -0400

I remember the first suit stating that Jugallos ICP were targetted as criminals/organized crime. The band itself wasn't but MANY of their followers were. Oops. Its a duck

Response by SFC Walter Mack made Jun 29 at 2015 10:46 AM

SFC Walter Mack — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:46:45 -0400

I'm going to venture a guess that the individual that changed his tattoo was denied enlistment for other reasons. If I were a betting man, I'd bet a lot on it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 2:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:34:47 -0400

If a soldier does his job well, doesn't advocate violence, doesn't have any tattoos that violate policy or use their face paint while on duty... why would anyone care if they were a Juggalo?

Response by PFC Timothy Fitzgerald made Jun 30 at 2015 2:39 PM

PFC Timothy Fitzgerald — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:39:29 -0400

Seriously ? We ARE doomed !

Response by SGT Charles Tittl made Jun 30 at 2015 4:41 PM

SGT Charles Tittl — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:41:47 -0400

Yeah, living here in Detroilet we see our share of juggle idiots. Here they aren't viewed as a gang but rather as just a bunch of morons. Down south however it's a different story. The jugglos are indeed more gang like and are involved in numerous shootings and drug sales.

Response by SSG James Doherty made Jun 30 at 2015 10:19 PM

SSG James Doherty — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:19:40 -0400

Take on the system. No other band/group is rated this way so why just this one.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jun 30 at 2015 10:30 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:30:27 -0400

never liked them, thought they sucked, now i really think they're a joke.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 11:09 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:09:39 -0400

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...
Wait... What...?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Response by PO2 Christopher A. made Jul 1 at 2015 9:16 AM

PO2 Christopher A. — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:16:47 -0400

"I'm just a Juggalo and everywhere I go..."

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 7:25 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:25:35 -0400

In absolutely "NO" way do I advocate anything these guys do and I see their music as mostly pandering to the mentally ill, but I honestly don't see any cause in labeling these guys as a gang: unless their advocating violence and telling their fans to commit crimes. I see this situation as a farce.
It's seemingly a plot to a humorous movie: this just seems like reality imitating art.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jul 1 at 2015 7:35 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:35:32 -0400

Middle son was a fan of theirs for a brief time, thank gawd, when he was 12-13ish..always thought their music sucked, but I guess that is what almost all parents think of their kids music unless you raise them right lol!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 10:46 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:46:36 -0400

Lol I can't believe I used to listen to them

Response by PO3 Charles Sherman made Jul 5 at 2015 8:18 AM

PO3 Charles Sherman — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 08:18:06 -0400

What a bunch of clowns. Lol. Do not understand some peoples thought process.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2015 8:44 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 08:44:41 -0400

The thing is, ICP isn't the only music group that has nicknames for fans. Slipknot has maggots and Kiss had Kiss Army. Both of those bands have people with criminal records and such, but ICP gets a worse rap (no pun intended) because of the type of music it is. Its discrimination in the same way the military discriminated against gays for the longest time. I have friends who still listen to ICP and are good hardworking people with factory jobs just trying to get through life.

So who are you to judge these recruits/members for what they like to listen to at home? We should be recruiting with background checks and going off past criminal records, if they are clean then let them in. I myself listen to ICP from time to time because its different and interesting to me. Does that mean I'm gonna go rob somebody? No. The crew of my craft rely on me, and I always come through for them. No lapses of judgement here.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 10:21 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:21:26 -0400

Just when I thought things couldn't get stupider than it already is.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2015 10:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 22:11:20 -0400

Why have the worst group of all time on your side?