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Question 1:

The U.S. Marine Corps, long known for it's tough image, is making it a little tougher for some Marines with tattoos. The corps has announced a new policy disallowing certain types of tattoos that cover the entire arm or leg, better known as?

Sleeve tattoos

Painful tattoos

Question 2:

Some folks in the Marines agree that this is a good step forward, others dispute that this will have much of effect at all. Old-timer Walter B. McKibben told the Air Station Iwakuni Web site, "I believe the Marines should be...?"

I believe the Marines should be easier on those with tattoos, since they are putting their lives on the line to protect our country.

I believe the Marines should be a lot stricter than they are.

Question 3:

Walter B. McKibben also remarked on women who get tattoos. Finish his remark, "I have never seen a tattoo on a woman..."

I have never seen a tattoo on a woman that has attracted me toward her

I have never seen a tattoo on a woman that looks bad

Question 4:

Marines who have tattoos which are considered to be "prejudicial to good order, discipline and morale" or bring "discredit upon the Marine Corps" are also prohibited. If you have an acceptable tattoo, how do you go about having it ok'd?

Tattoo will be measured and photographed, Marine then sign affidavit verifying tattoo info, which is placed in permanent record

Marines allow you to spend time with Iraqi tattoo inspection corps on their home turf