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Joel Madden is currently on a week-long worldwide DJ tour and has been twittering about all his experiences. Yesterday, British Airways refused to let him on the plane until he covered his tattoos.
This bizarre incident has been picked up all over the internet and has everyone asking just what British Airways found offensive about Joel’s tattoos and why they would ask him to cover them.
The controversy started yesterday afternoon when Joel wrote “Was just told by a british air person I can’t get on the plane till I cover my tatts. Should I fight the power?” This was retweeted and even picked up by several tabloid and gossip sites.
After the flight, Joel admitted he conceded to the request and covered his arms. “I did end up covering my tats. Its not my style to cause a scene I just had a convo with the BA guy told him how it was discrimination,” he wrote.
Nicole Richie even got in on the action, twittering “PS all of @joelmadden ’s tattos are spiritual. Since when is expressing your love for God & family against what British Airways stands for?”
I honestly don’t understand how or why Joel’s tattoos would be an issue for the airline. How is it different than discriminating against as something as silly as hair color or jewelry? I feel bad for Joel that he had such an experience. however, I bet British Airlines has learned a valuable lesson, as this story has gained lots of traction.
I hope Joel enjoys the rest of his trip and makes it home safely!
Image: Pacific Coast News
It is because of the cross. The Zionist Elite are trying to make everything so Politically correct. They don’t want nativity scenes or prayer in school or crosses on anyone’s neck. Just keep your head up- it is happening here in the US too.
That’s crazy… isn’t it illegal for them to do that? It has to be… although I suppose they have the right to bar anyone they want from flying, that’s not really a good reason. I could see if he had like, gun tattoos and a swastika or something… But he doesn’t… I don’t think…