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Hoyt

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102. I doubt anyone with a swastika tattoo is anything other than a racist hater.

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Thu Jul 14, 2016, 05:46 PM

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Should tats celebrating an antisocial life style be cause to keep you off a police force? [View all] Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 OP

The Rhode Island State Police considers it a strike against you to have any visible tattoos ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #1

Can you edit your title for clarity? maxsolomon Jul 2016 #2

Thanks! and done. Makes MUCH more sense now. Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #3

It's a free country! NightWatcher Jul 2016 #4

misread post... lame54 Jul 2016 #6

I don't have tattoos, don't like them etc. Angel Martin Jul 2016 #5

But what about, say, a swastika. I think that should disqualify you. Squinch Jul 2016 #7

yes, any racist or violent symbolism Angel Martin Jul 2016 #8

A swastika is an auspicious symbol for Hindus and Buddhists cosmicone Jul 2016 #66

I doubt anyone with a swastika tattoo is anything other than a racist hater. Hoyt Jul 2016 #102

Maybe in the US cosmicone Jul 2016 #115

The post isn't about tats. It isn't even about special interest tats. it IS about . . . . Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #10

point taken Angel Martin Jul 2016 #14

Iron crosses are also a symbol for motorcycle culture... TipTok Jul 2016 #21

I used to own an Iron Cross pendant. Igel Jul 2016 #25

The cop in question also had a crusader's shield on a tattoo LeftyMom Jul 2016 #31

better throw Paula Abdul under the bus for her Iron Cross AntiBank Jul 2016 #119

I am 69 and will never accept tats and not all of the younger ones are getting them. Jim Beard Jul 2016 #9

Thank you for saying it! I'll never understand it either. Vinca Jul 2016 #50

Why do tattoos bother you? I don't understand. nt DLevine Jul 2016 #97

It's a handy excuse to look down on other people. Mariana Jul 2016 #117

Aren't I just allowed to think tattoos are ugly? Vinca Jul 2016 #131

Sure, but why bring it up in this thread? Mariana Jul 2016 #132

Because I was responding to a poster who also didn't like them. Vinca Jul 2016 #133

They're ugly. Like a tacky painting on black velvet. Vinca Jul 2016 #130

I'm 33 and will never accept opinionated cranks. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2016 #60

What if you were saying that about other things Lordquinton Jul 2016 #88

Those you mentioned are all natural and we have no choice and we accept them. Jim Beard Jul 2016 #91

You should learn tolerance Lordquinton Jul 2016 #92

Just having a religion, no skepticscott Jul 2016 #136

It's just a choice. And, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. DLevine Jul 2016 #95

You answered your own question, in your subject line. arcane1 Jul 2016 #101

What I don't understand is the "not accepting" part. DLevine Jul 2016 #104

Ah I see what you mean. arcane1 Jul 2016 #110

It's not really a big deal, all things considered. DLevine Jul 2016 #111

Some people will always consider you an inferior human being Mariana Jul 2016 #120

It's just ink. Now if he wasn't doing his job or abusing citizens, fire him. But otherwise... Bucky Jul 2016 #11

This wasn't about the DPD cops. Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #12

Okay, but I think my thoughts could be extrapolated to the larger point Bucky Jul 2016 #15

An exposed tattoo (I will not say "tats" or "baby bump") of vulgarities (FUCK) or hate symbol... JanMichael Jul 2016 #13

Anything racist, intolerant, or far-right should disqualify mwrguy Jul 2016 #16

What about far left? Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #17

The left is inherently tolerant mwrguy Jul 2016 #18

Knew a guy with a Stalin portrait on his bicep. Chan790 Jul 2016 #51

Cool story bro. Darb Jul 2016 #56

Yup, the best story. Chan790 Jul 2016 #57

The best president in recent history had Mao on the White House xmas tree mwrguy Jul 2016 #87

Yeah, that Mao was a really tolerant guy. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2016 #94

We're angles dammit !!! /sarcasm... I don't see progressives groups tolerant of OVERT and OPEN racis uponit7771 Jul 2016 #40

The symbols aren't exclusive to white supremacy... TipTok Jul 2016 #19

What about 3 or 4 of them though? tia uponit7771 Jul 2016 #41

They should get one when they're hired. rug Jul 2016 #20

Cop was actually associated with white supremacists.. HipChick Jul 2016 #22

The article you link to never actually establishes what you're claiming mythology Jul 2016 #26

led to some googling and to more evidence that the cop was actually associated HipChick Jul 2016 #29

+1, I followed bout every link too... the cross on the right ring finger would be a big tale tell... uponit7771 Jul 2016 #42

All the Googling was only about the images. Straw Man Jul 2016 #43

Okay, so that's one image. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #44

If it please the (kangaroo) court ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #46

I don't think anybody with a strong whiff of white supremacy about him should be a cop. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #47

What's "a strong whiff"? Straw Man Jul 2016 #73

Less suspicion and innuendo, and more inference and evidence. LanternWaste Jul 2016 #79

Not really, no. Straw Man Jul 2016 #82

Agreed you wouldn't hire somebody with child molester tats to teach pre-school. craigmatic Jul 2016 #23

FUCK YES, Stinky. I can't believe the shit that I see on "people" here in madinmaryland Jul 2016 #24

I'm no big liker of tattoos, but people can change and disavow a tattoo trackfan Jul 2016 #27

He had images associated with white supremacist groups on his social media when he died. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #35

I agree that in this case the guy did not have a change of heart. trackfan Jul 2016 #128

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #28

Welcome to the DU version of the Westboro Baptist Church (nt) LongtimeAZDem Jul 2016 #30

How are we supposed to treat the grave of a dead racist? LeftyMom Jul 2016 #36

Curious? OK ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #45

I'm not sure if this officer was racist or not adigal Jul 2016 #49

OK ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #70

Excuse me. Where, exactly, did I disrespect the cop in Dallas? Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #63

Cops ALL know what those tattoos mean. It's part of their training and has been for a long time. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #32

^^^^THIS ^^^^^ VOX Jul 2016 #108

My dad was a prison cook. He was trained and re-trained on this regularly. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #112

I would only ask in response... Do people change? cherokeeprogressive Jul 2016 #33

Define "antisocial" please. flvegan Jul 2016 #34

An iron cross on his hand and a crusader shield on his arm. LeftyMom Jul 2016 #38

That's not the posted question. flvegan Jul 2016 #39

Depends Warpy Jul 2016 #37

ACTUAL racist ratios would have eliminated you from and department I worked in Lee-Lee Jul 2016 #48

Gee Stinky when DUers adopted such symbols with obvious intent they said 'but it means Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #52

"Obvious intent?" mcar Jul 2016 #59

Shake it off. UtahLib Jul 2016 #69

No, thank you mcar Jul 2016 #75

Please elaborate on the "obvious intent". tammywammy Jul 2016 #71

It became wildly popular all of a sudden. I'm sure that was all coincidence. Of course. Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #76

support systems seems to have completely passed you by Sheepshank Jul 2016 #78

Imo, this is extremely inappropriate. Hortensis Jul 2016 #80

Thank you Hortensis! mcar Jul 2016 #83

Which comes first, hostility or excuse to unleash? Hortensis Jul 2016 #84

I'm an Irish red head. tammywammy Jul 2016 #93

Irish blonde here mcar Jul 2016 #96

Erin Go Bragh, mcar~ Cha Jul 2016 #98

Such a beautiful place mcar Jul 2016 #99

No worries.. your Celtic Cross is Beautiful.. I gave one to me daughter once, Cha Jul 2016 #100

Love her name! mcar Jul 2016 #113

Hey Aloha, mcar~ Cha Jul 2016 #123

Another great name! mcar Jul 2016 #124

Wiccan/Pagan practicing a Celtic Faery tradition here! MohRokTah Jul 2016 #127

The assertion that the Celtic cross treestar Jul 2016 #81

Accusing people of being white supremacists because they have the Celtic Cross as an avatar is OTT. yardwork Jul 2016 #85

I love the Celtic Cross, am Irish and find the avatar to be fine... Spazito Jul 2016 #86

Let me suggest that you do some light reading. TwilightZone Jul 2016 #107

The Celtic Cross has been around for centuries, not "how it is now"..... George II Jul 2016 #109

Thank you George mcar Jul 2016 #114

Of all the things in the world to whine about cosmicone Jul 2016 #121

Here is a stained glass winow from an Irish church cosmicone Jul 2016 #116

"Obvious intent" George II Jul 2016 #118

That is just stunning! mcar Jul 2016 #122

You need to educate yourself about the Celtic Cross MohRokTah Jul 2016 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author Chan790 Jul 2016 #53

Exactly. Straw Man Jul 2016 #74

Yes, white wing tattoos, actions, memberships, friends, flags, etc., should all be reason for review Hoyt Jul 2016 #105

For the most part, yes. Captain Stern Jul 2016 #54

Tats celebrating white supremacy should gollygee Jul 2016 #55

Tats that are visible when you wear a short sleeve shirt was reason to keep you out of the army. MohRokTah Jul 2016 #58

The Iron Cross isn't strictly a white supremacist symbol, you know. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2016 #61

Psychological tests to be considered as a police officer. I imagine this would fall under hiring. Nt seabeyond Jul 2016 #62

Well, it depends on how you define "antisocial" alarimer Jul 2016 #64

You're kind of missing the point Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #65

I had the same thought as alarimer. LWolf Jul 2016 #67

what's the problem? heaven05 Jul 2016 #68

If he's associating with known hate groups, he shouldn't be a cop. backscatter712 Jul 2016 #72

Agreed. Straw Man Jul 2016 #77

Tattoos are completely legal and shouldn't be the basis of hiring or firing anyone. LostOne4Ever Jul 2016 #89

someone getting a tatoo like this is making a statement - and it should be treated DrDan Jul 2016 #90

It's no longer allowed for military personnel obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #103

White supremacist tatoos aren't just "antisocial." They signify a hostility to the 14th Amendment. JustinL Jul 2016 #106

German Crosses have become less racist, more acceptable these days Nevernose Jul 2016 #125

My personal belief is Shankapotomus Jul 2016 #129

Yes, it should keep you off the force. GOLGO 13 Jul 2016 #134

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