philly cops: stay classy

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

We judge people on their appearance, every day of our lives. To not admit this is hypocrisy.

That doesn't mean we should accept it and take it to extreme cases, like deciding who is employable and who is not. What matters is that cop's personal ability to do the job. In fact, I bet in his line of work, the tattoo helps him better relate to people and allows him to interact with portions of the community that he otherwise might not be able to so easily.

For example, the small town I grew up in had a cop with an eagle tattoo on his forearm. We all thought it was cool when we were 13, and he used to show it off and use it as an ice breaker. Little known to us, while he was using that tattoo as a conversation piece he was also making mental notes of who we were and what we were up to. Goddamn prick was the first to write me a speeding ticket,

I'm reading another article on the Star Telegram about Six Flags denying entry to certain people based on their tattoos, or forcing them to cover the tattoos. Again, completely absurd. If you don't like the tattoo, don't fucking look at it.

Lets judge people for something more important, like being a fucking lazy fat ass....there's plenty of fat lazy people to hate on, and their condition is far more harmful to society than tattooing.

[Papa_Complex]

A tattoo might let him better interface with a certain portion of the population. Unfortunately his job isn't that limited. We aren't talking about a regular citizen here. Appearance is used as a mental short form for what's beyond the book's cover. Someone in a position of authority has to project that.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Appearance is used as a mental short form for what's beyond the book's cover. Someone in a position of authority has to project that.

I always thought the gun did all that

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I always thought the gun did all that

No, that's just fear

[Particle Man]

Ah. Silly me.

[Homeslice]

If it's OK to turn down a job candidate because of the way they're dressed, then it's OK to do it because of a tattoo.

Besides, if you really wanted that job, you could have had your tat removed. Or you could have put it on a part of your body that isn't visible under work clothes. Or just not get one in the first place. Therefore it can't be compared to discriminating against people because they are Black or 60 years old. They can't do anything about that. You can.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

If it's OK to turn down a job candidate because of the way they're dressed, then it's OK to do it because of a tattoo.

Besides, if you really wanted that job, you could have had your tat removed. Or you could have put it on a part of your body that isn't visible under work clothes. Or just not get one in the first place. Therefore it can't be compared to discriminating against people because they are Black or 60 years old. They can't do anything about that. You can.

If I could hide a 4 diameter displacement collarbone break and the associated pain while interviewing for my present job, then you would think that someone would be able to cover up a sleeve.

Now the ones who got neck/facial tats..... Well those aren't exactly a good career move anyway.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Now the ones who got neck/facial tats..... Well those aren't exactly a good career move anyway.

Those people usually are lucky enough to have an untatted doctor dad who support them while they work at Urban Outfitters and try to advance their Indy music career.

[marko138]

Just b/c you can cover them in an interview doesn't mean you have to cover them once you get the job. Just sayin.

I take out my earrings for interviews, but I wear them to work every day. And my tattoos show when I wear short sleeve shirts.

PS...I work for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by marko138

Just b/c you can cover them in an interview doesn't mean you have to cover them once you get the job. Just sayin.

I take out my earrings for interviews, but I wear them to work every day. And my tattoos show when I wear short sleeve shirts.

PS...I work for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Funny that you brought that up.

I was just thinking: I wonder if the cop in question had his tat(s) showing during his interview?