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You asked what happens immediately at death. From the bible comes this answer. “For the living know they will die; but the dead do not know anything, nor have they any longer a reward, for their memory is forgotten.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5)

Mick, you seem like a quality person. I am not familiar with the Miami area, but I would imagine you could find a job, even with the tattoos. Most places will probably ask you to cover them up, and, if you are willing to do so, then I think you will find that things work out well for you. Mobey makes a good point that visible tattoos are accepted more today than past years. As such, tattoos should not hold you back, much. If you find that you are not required to cover up the tattoos, then remember, your demeanor, compassion, and show of respect will comfort your patients more than you scare them with tattoos. I have yet to hear of anyone complain about a tattoo being the reason they received poor service. People bitch about demeanor, disrespect, piss poor attitudes, and the like. Granted, you will probably be judged for your tattoos, but once people see the real qualities about you, the tattoos will mean less. Croaker, I follow your thinking, so please do not take this as an attack towards you. I completely understand that if one's goal is to be accepted, then certain things may help or hinder reaching that goal, reasons being right or wrong notwithstanding. With that being said... Tattoos along with respect, compassion, confidence, and demeanor are a much better combination to make patient's feel at ease than a combination of no visible tattoos along with showing no respect, no compassion, lack of confidence, and poor demeanor. Its the folks that constantly interrupt patients, tell patients they are wrong, speak rudely to patients and family, tell patient's what they will and will not do, and the like that makes patient's feel uncomfortable, and scared. Hell, I'm a young looking guy, and I have seen patients that take a double look at me. I always figure they are thinking 'Oh lord please help me, this young guy will not know what he is doing'. I cannot change that I am young looking, but what I can change is how they perceive me when I open my mouth and by how I treat them. I don't think its the fact that I'm young, or the fact that you may have tattoos which causes poor patient rapport and medical care, but rather how we handle ourselves on the scene. Matt

Some people are just too stupid to make it as criminals. Now that's sad. There was a guy here several years ago that robbed a 7-11 wearing his workshirt. It displayed his name and the apartment complex he worked out.

Hell, I'd have zero issue with covering up. I'd wear a long sleeve shirt even if it was 90 degrees outside. The heat doesn't bother me. I also respect and understand that the Geriatric Community may be weary of my tattoos. That being said, I'd happily cover myself up to negate any problems that may arise. My only concern is in relation to the hiring process, and whether or not it my tattoos will be a determining factor for me being hired. The fact of the matter is that I grew up in the military culture. I was young, dumb, and just trying to fit in. The man I am today is a far cry from the young adrenaline junky I used to be who always tried toimpress the world (other Marines). I'm a civilian now, and I just want to quietly live my life and do the right thing. I just hope that one of the EMS agencies in Miami will recognize that and give me a chance. I'll wear a friggin turtle neck every day if it gives me job security. HA HA!!! P.S- I'd like to work in Miami because my fiance and her family live there. Not to mention, I am addicted to fishing- and the Florida Keys are my sanctuary. It's a fisherman's paradise. ysyy. Thanks for the pep-talk Nick. I was with Alpha Company 1st Battalion 5th Marines from 93'-00'. Semper Fi brother!

I would fight it and easily win . Police officer got no proof who was driving the vehicle. Register owner is not responsible for the action of the driver. So unless they could id the driver, it wasn't me driving will get ticket dismissed.

I am educated enough to know how to block you out and not get a ticket. If I do get a ticket, i know how to win it.

If they pull me over every time I would sue the police for civil rights violation. Ever hear of probable cause? As for why i am saying what i am saying, it's because it's the fact about asking for permission. An ambulance crew and fire truck are asking(demanding) permission to pass. Unlike police officer they can not issue a ticket. Also a police can't just issue a ticket unless he/she witness the violation and knows who was driving. It do not work like parking ticket which is issued to the register owner. Yes i agree i am an SOB and also very selfish person. SOB is my middle name for you information