Stop Appearance Discrimination

This petition was published by Susan on Sep 19, 2009

We, the undersigned, call on our congressmen/women and government to stop the discrimination against potential employees and employees based on appearance. We request that we not be turned away or asked to hide what makes us feel best as individuals such as piercings, tattoos, and unnatural hair colors.

Just as we are not to be discriminated because of our skin, religion, sex, or national origin we shall not be discriminated against for the way we look based on another's personal opinions.

These things do not inhibit our ability to perform our duties nor do they harm anyone. Our society should move past any and all discrimination and hatred of others for how they look. We are all human beings with hearts and god given talents and should be treated as such.

(On the subject of body piercings some employers say that it is a matter of safety in that this jewellery can become tangled or caught on equipment. If this be the case the employee should be allowed to then switch out hoop jewellery with a stud which does not dangle and thus cannot snag. Also in the event that a tattoo is offensive such as nudity it should then be hidden from view of customers and other employees. Otherwise, they should be permissible.)

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