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**Pete** · 03-24-2011, 04:38

Should men in uniform be forced to shave?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12740975

This story is dated 03/23/2011 - Think somebody at the BBC is a lurker on the board?

"A rabbi is suing the US Army for refusing to let him serve unless he removes his beard. The US military, as well as many police forces across America, require recruits to be clean shaven. But what is wrong with sporting a beard in the line of duty?

Chin straps, goatees, stubble, soul patches, mutton chops or just the old-fashioned full version................."

03-24-2011, 04:38	#20
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Should men in uniform be forced to shave? Should men in uniform be forced to shave? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12740975 This story is dated 03/23/2011 - Think somebody at the BBC is a lurker on the board? "A rabbi is suing the US Army for refusing to let him serve unless he removes his beard. The US military, as well as many police forces across America, require recruits to be clean shaven. But what is wrong with sporting a beard in the line of duty? Chin straps, goatees, stubble, soul patches, mutton chops or just the old-fashioned full version................."
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