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Hello, All.
I'm currently growing out my hair (it's in that bushy 70s-type style that reminds me of the fullness Fran Drescher is always mooning over in "The Nanny"). I'm a senior in college pursuing a communication degree, and was really happy (and surprised) when a number of co-workers complimented my hair. I have coarse hair-- so I wore a more cropped style for awhile. But, this made my scalp very dry, so my doctor recommended growing my hair out some-- and I figure why not go for long? (Its longest was about 7 inches two years ago-- I cut it just 'cause I was impatient)
I'm really enjoying the luster that's returned to my hair, and I can't wait for it to be longer and healthier. Even though I'm professional-minded and will end up in an office job or teaching some day, I've thought long and hard about the general public in my area, and I think long hair on men is generally well-received. There are a number of teachers with it, and a number of business executives downtown. Besides, if you have a good reputation for quality work, integrity and attitude, your appearance takes second precedence.
I'm not a rebel, a liberal, homosexual, transvestite or transgender person. I'm just someone who wants to try something different. Something I've always dreamed of having. I think long hair will give me confidence and good looks. Pierced ears on guys were originally shunned, but their's plenty of guys running around with earrings now.
Women originally couldn't cut their hair short. But now they do- more and more-- this is considered professional-- and I think kinda' sexy. Who cares what people do to their outer appearance. What ever happened to accepting people for what's inside?
-AJJ
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P.S. -- I've just finished a Communication Law class - (that I got an "A" in) -- If this board is on a server that's privately owned and paid for by its Webmaster, he has lawful rights to regulate speech as much as he wants. When considering "free speech," there exists two values in the balance- "liberty" and "equality." One person's liberty is bound to step on another's. In order to ensure civil equality, the Webmaster has enforced a published policy that prohibits hate-speech. Can't we learn a lesson from what transpired in Colorado?
In order to ensure civil equality, the Webmaster has enforced a published policy that prohibits hate-speech. Can't we learn a lesson from what transpired in Colorado?
Hopefully, and I would like to add that it would help for parents to "parent," "spend time with" and "communicate" with their kids as well as setting a good example of the above to them. With that foundation, they will withstand any opposition and not even consider "blowing" adversity away.
Chaeya
Let that hair grow! Besides, it's better to get past the awkward phase while you're in school, so that when you hit the job market you can pull your hair back into a pony tail during the day, if you want.