I think of it like this; I do not drink alcohol, I do not do drugs (my views do not classify marijuana as a drug but I NEVER integrate marijuana in to work situations - my personal and professional life stay seperate). So say I go to an interview. I'm up against a clean cut woman with no tattoos. We have the exact same qualifications and experience. But she is an alcoholic. She will get the job before me, based only on appearance. My experience and qualifications don't mean anything to the employer. I've won national awards for writing, graduated high school a year early, and went to college for mass communications. I am TIPS and TEAM certified and (not to float my own boat) I'm a master at mixing new drinks. I have a bartending school certificate, have never been arrested, and have one single speeding ticket. But none of that matters. Can you see how I feel wronged by this?

Also, the discrimination part, I can argue that yes, you CAN choose your gender and you CAN choose your religion and some would argue that you can choose to be gay. I chose to get tattooed.

It just bums me out. I could have a masters degree and still hear "well I don't think you're qualified..." when I clearly am.