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<DIV><FONT size=4>Jasper,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>I am very sorry to hear about those who judge purely on the
basis of facial (or other) piercings. I have seen in some businesses
in Moscow-Pullman employees with facial piercings, so that not all employers
discriminate. Unfortunately, jobs at those who don't discriminate are
highly coveted because of other traits that generally accompany
non-discrimination, and turnover appears low.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>When I used to hire or give advice on hirings, I did sometimes
decide on the basis of appearance, almost exclusively on visible bad
hygiene -- dirty hands, face, clothes, etc. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Some businesspersons may think that modest piercings on an
employee may cause the loss of business. I know of no data that supports
such a view. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>I try to base part of my buying decisions on the fairness of
the business owners; that's why I refuse to knowingly do business with
kirkers. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>If you want to post the names of the businesses who have told
you that you'd be OK without the piercings, some of us might use that data when
making purchasing decisions.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><BR>Art Deco (Wayne A. Fox)<BR><A
href="mailto:deco@moscow.com">deco@moscow.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=nanc3296@uidaho.edu href="mailto:nanc3296@uidaho.edu">Jasper
Nance</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:23
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Body jewelry</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any thoughts?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Probably shouldn't be writing
letters when upset,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial
size=2>
Ms. Jasper Nance</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>------------------------<BR>Jasper
Nance<BR>Creative Photographer<BR><A
href="http://nebar.gotdns.com">http://nebar.gotdns.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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