[Chena]

So by what standard do you suggest I decide whether it merits reading?

It's really quite simple. Open the book and scan the pages. :)

[JCEccles]

Are people born with tattoos or do they choose to get them?

I overlook birthmarks and natural blemishes. Willful stupidity in ink, I don't.

[papertyger]

So "scaning the pages" is okay, but looking at the cover is not?

Sounds a whole lot like "Heads, I win. Tails, you lose." to me. Where's the "difference" in the "distinction?"

[garandgal]

My husband has long hair, to the middle of his back...beautiful, curly hair that makes me jealous!

He's also incredibly talented and intelligent. We've had to go through all types of "stereotyping" over the years (including with my Dad...LOL!).

He was turned down for several jobs because of his hair; but he also had a sales career that was successful despite a few initial concerns by his customers. Some of the old guys ribbed him about it occasionally...but they became his best customers.

We now have our own business; and if someone doesn't use our services due to his "looks" (and trust me...he looks SMOKIN' in a suit)...they are not the type of people that we want to deal with anyway. I want to deal with customers who want the "best" service...and we provide it. If they cannot get past the looks to see it; it's their loss.

In any event, the really funny part is that the prigs will eventually have no choice but to deal with these "kids" as the tattooed masses will start their own businesses and hire whoever they want.