Teacher warned to cover up the tats

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - March 17, 2010

That's the order from Ogden, Utah, school officials to English teacher Mark Johnson.

He's been warned about violating a new district reg against faculty having visible tattoos, facial piercings and baggy pants.

Johnson's left forearm is covered with ink, including his wife's initials and tributes to his kids.

He says the rule against tattoos sends the wrong message to kids about free expression.

Johnson's now thinking about sending out his resume and looking for another job.

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