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Murphy Contradicts Law
There are a few reasons military and police departments around the globe adopt a grooming policy. Partly for hygienic reasons living in such close proximity to one another, partly to remain as anonymous as possible. But the main reason is to take away individuality, by following the rules they will achieve their collective cause which is greater than the individual's. An individual does not run onto a beach and up a cliff face under heavy fire, but a soldier does. I also think a clean shaven look is far more intimidating to opponents rather than looking like the lead singer from Thirsty Mirc, who would be more at home in a cafe in Fitzroy making long Macchiato's then rag-dolling the opponent on the footy field!
Not saying we should all have crew cuts, long way to say that Rough and TC's mo's look shite and should be hastily removed.