[Vision2020] Body jewelry

[Pat Kraut]

Whether or not I have one piercing in my ears is not the question. The question is whether I want to be served by someone with many piercings in places too painful to look at. I don't have any idea how just looking at anyone you can tell that they don't eat meat, don't smoke (I guess you could smell them!), are waxed!? or have had plastic surgery unless it was botched dramatically. As far as never considering plastic surgery I will just say its a nice world you live in where you don't need to consider it for cosmetic reasons that have nothing to do with beauty. As to your mental sanity...why do you so stongly wish to have these items placed on your face/body which has not been a part of the USA culture but more of cultures wherein it is a sign of slavery?? If you are so concerned with your absolute need to be a part of a group who is involved in shocking actions...maybe there could be some counseling needed. A question only you could answer. As for me I agree with a good friend of mine...if I have eaten a meal and something didn't die...I didn't really eat!! What that has to do with those who serve me in public places I cannot imagine!! I do agree that the subject could go on and on and never be solved. But, emplorers are not interested in grossing out their patrons or shocking them. Simply as that.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jasper Nance 
  To: Pat Kraut ; vision2020 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 11:47 PM
  Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Body jewelry


  Let me ask you something. Do you have pierced ears, Ms Kraut?

  Would you feel comfortable being helped by someone who may have had a face lift? Breast implants? What about waxing? What about electrolysis? Even wearing high heels? Are these not actions of someone with "questionable sanity" according to your logic? What about all the chronic drinkers/smokers you feel are of sound enough mental state to exchange business with? 

  I do not eat meat, I do not smoke, I drink very little, and I would never have plastic surgery. I think that speaks volumes about my mental sanity. 

            Ms Jasper Nance

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  Jasper Nance
  Creative Photographer
  http://nebar.gotdns.com
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Pat Kraut 
    To: vision2020 
    Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 10:18 PM
    Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Body jewelry


    I could be because I am uncomfortable having someone help me who no more sense than to do that to himself. Straight or gay does not matter to me, color does not matter to me but someone who has no more respect for his body than to wound it over and over is at the very least questionable sanity.


      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Jasper Nance 
      To: vision2020 at moscow.com 
      Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:23 PM
      Subject: [Vision2020] Body jewelry


      I want to know why I can't get a job in this town without removing my facial piercings. I have two small lip rings and a small nose ring. Simple rings, nothing hanging in front of my vision or stabbing people who walk by. 

      I'm quite disturbed after having gone to business after business and being told I might be able to work if I removed my facial jewelry. I feel that this is discrimination, and that its unacceptable. My jewelry does not affect my work performance in any way. I am not lazy or a slacker. I am not a pot head. I am not a punk. I am not mentally insufficient.

      My jewelry is part of a philosophy, and is an artwork. Its the closest thing I have to a religion. I will not change my philosophy because people think its unprofessional, because I believe professionalism lies in conduct, cleanliness, and performance. I take a shower every day. I trimmed my hair last week. Doesn't that make me "clean cut"? Or do I have to be a white Christian straight male to be able to get any sort of professional treatment. 

      Any thoughts?

         Probably shouldn't be writing letters when upset,
                      Ms. Jasper Nance

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      Jasper Nance
      Creative Photographer
      http://nebar.gotdns.com


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