Should men in uniform be forced to shave?

03-24-11, 06:19 PM

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Put him into a gas chamber

Imagine if that was taken out of context

Dowly · 03-24-11, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Imagine if that was taken out of context

Aramike · 03-24-11, 06:24 PM

Why does it seem everyone wants to change the military to fit their tastes, these days?

Look people - if you want to join an organization, follow its rules. If you're unwilling to do so ... you guessed it, don't join.

Skybird · 03-24-11, 06:33 PM

Why uniformity in the military? Why not let everybody wear what he wants, and for identification purposes, a golden neclace with an idol, having engraved the national flag into it - that should be enough.

Multicultural diversity! It serves the military cause to approach military task in many different ways and ethnic habits!

Russian orthodox priests into the army, yeah! They don't wash themselves and shall not be touched by anybody! Let's have a stynker brigade! Other armies' enemies worry about running out of ammo - our enemies worry about running out of soap! It's about religion and avoiding to be perceived as discriminating religious groups - so no dirty jokes, please! Religion is a very serious issue.

Penguin · 03-25-11, 11:58 AM

I fail to see a connection between facial hair and professionalism, yet understand the safety argument.
The pressure for uniformity and conformity was one of the main reasons why I didn't join the forces - but that's my personal choice. The guy also knew the politics of the military.

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Multicultural diversity! It serves the military cause to approach military task in many different ways and ethnic habits!

That's why every single military forces of the world are only made up from racial and cultural homogenous people....

TLAM Strike · 03-25-11, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

That's why every single military forces of the world are only made up from racial and cultural homogenous people....

...well there was one of note...

Penguin · 03-25-11, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

...well there was one of note...

are you talking about the Blue Division, the Turkmuselmanische Division, the Skanderbeg Division or the Indian Legion?

Hell, we even had (unshaved) polar bears on our side:

AVGWarhawk · 03-25-11, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Why does it seem everyone wants to change the military to fit their tastes, these days?

Look people - if you want to join an organization, follow its rules. If you're unwilling to do so ... you guessed it, don't join.

I go with this sentiment as well.

Freiwillige · 03-24-11, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

Imagine if that was taken out of context

Your rapier whit strikes again!

tater · 03-24-11, 07:15 PM

I think they should have to do whatever they are told to do. If that means no beard, so be it.

03-24-11, 06:33 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,708 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Why uniformity in the military? Why not let everybody wear what he wants, and for identification purposes, a golden neclace with an idol, having engraved the national flag into it - that should be enough. Multicultural diversity! It serves the military cause to approach military task in many different ways and ethnic habits! Russian orthodox priests into the army, yeah! They don't wash themselves and shall not be touched by anybody! Let's have a stynker brigade! Other armies' enemies worry about running out of ammo - our enemies worry about running out of soap! It's about religion and avoiding to be perceived as discriminating religious groups - so no dirty jokes, please! Religion is a very serious issue. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	I think they should have to do whatever they are told to do. If that means no beard, so be it. __________________ "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one." — Thomas Paine

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03-24-11, 06:24 PM	#3
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Why does it seem everyone wants to change the military to fit their tastes, these days? Look people - if you want to join an organization, follow its rules. If you're unwilling to do so ... you guessed it, don't join.