Passport Picture ‘Too Racy’ for Some Countries?

A 27-year old woman forced to put on a fleece because a worker at a passport office in Minnesota thought her tank top was too racy. The employee told Kim Bruzek her picture showed too much skin and it could cause problems in some countries.

September 2, 2010 at 2:23 pm - KMSP
Dateline: Minnesota
DURCAN   September 2nd, 2010 - 2:33 pm

Be careful going to Mexico… That's all I have to say.. You couldn't pay me to go..

RightUnite   September 2nd, 2010 - 2:34 pm

Uuuuggghhhh!! Going to Mexico??? Don't know if that's a good idea or not. That country isn't exactly safe now is it???

_TruthTeller_   September 2nd, 2010 - 2:41 pm

Sharia law seeps it's way into America, under
our utterly incompetent Muslim "President."

E_Vasquez   September 2nd, 2010 - 2:42 pm

LoL, I've seen lots of female tourists totally topless in the Yucatan.

ocjohn   September 2nd, 2010 - 3:26 pm

"Her and her husband were going to Mexico."

Commieobamie   September 2nd, 2010 - 3:44 pm

Minnesota, isn't that the muslim state?
Only islamo muslim countries obaMAO approves of require that type of Sharia.

Hard Worker   September 2nd, 2010 - 4:14 pm

Do what I say, not what I do.

Bill_Smith   September 2nd, 2010 - 4:19 pm

Excuse me, folks, this is NOT an attack on this Lady's civil rights, or anyone telling her what to wear here in the USA.

It was a passport office worker quite correctly trying to spare this short-sighted, self-centered traveler embarrassment or worse in some other FOREIGN country where standards can be, and are DIFFERENT! How unbelievably rude, and just plain dumb to make a big deal out of someone who is simply trying to help you. Yes, yes, she was going to Cancun. But who knows where she could find herself on the way for any number of reasons. Who knows what corrupt foreign official she might meet looking for ANY EXCUSE to shake down a "rich American." It happens every day, Lady.

Grow up, wake up, and apologize to the passport lady.

1tchr   September 2nd, 2010 - 4:19 pm

There goes freedom of speech. Thanks obama!!

Charmed7   September 2nd, 2010 - 4:28 pm

Our passports show very little below the neck. It looks like she ran into a nut.

borisbadinov   September 2nd, 2010 - 4:35 pm

Mexico- bad idea!

SunshineConnie   September 2nd, 2010 - 5:18 pm

I really do not find bra straps attractive and believe the info on getting passports should include attire info and people should know what to expect before packing their bags. Just because you can afford the plan ticket does not mean you have enough sense to travel. Bailing idiots out of trouble abroad is not cheap for us.

patrioticamerican   September 2nd, 2010 - 5:26 pm

If this woman was planning to go to an oppressive Muslim country, I can understand the advice.

But, she was going to Mexico. So, Bill, your hypersensitivity to this issue makes this more YOUR problem, not hers or ours.

Perhaps some introspection on your part is in order.

Bill_Smith   September 2nd, 2010 - 5:33 pm

Perhaps actually reading what I wrote on your part would be in order.

I addressed your points.

CBrooks1976   September 2nd, 2010 - 5:51 pm

The worker at the passport office has a point, there are a lot of nutty countries who will flip out over nothing.

But at the end of the day it's not here passport so take the pic and move on.

wilmac   September 2nd, 2010 - 6:37 pm

its obvious the bald guy was the conservative and the other was the libtart.,

Ya !,why is the world mad at us.,,with the liar in chief now in power for the next 2 yrs.,,then Out he goes.

Hey LADY,,DO YOU KNOW THERE IS A TRAVEL WARNING FOR MEXICO..i hear Afganastan is lovely this

time of yr.,,or maybe a hiking trip on the china/n.korean border.,,,save your family the expense of a funeral and

stay home.

1774_Radical   September 2nd, 2010 - 6:38 pm

These same people in other countries that say they are offended by this are surfin porn in private.

augie3   September 2nd, 2010 - 7:28 pm

Minnesota, the Muslim state . . . that's good, that's pretty funny. "Yah, shoor, Allah be praised, you betcha . . . pass the lutefisk kebabs, Bjorn . . . .thanks . . . . hey dere, how ya doin Mr. Jensen, heard your little woman bleached her chador and got your turban wrapped a little too tight last night, yah . . . yer kid playin hockey this year? . . . I heard Coach Pedersen would be pointing the Zamboni towards Mecca between periods this year . . . yuk yuk . . . Allah Akhbar, we're going down to the Cities for Ramadan next month doncha know . . . yep, going to be circling the Foshay Tower 10 times before prayers . . . you betcha . . .

jimfact   September 2nd, 2010 - 7:29 pm

Soon we will need to wear a different outfit for each country we visit at this rate. Will they now tell Iranians traveling to France that they should take off their head scarfs? For that matter how do they distinguish between each female picture if they are all wearing the hijab?

Diptera   September 2nd, 2010 - 7:49 pm

Why dress like a hooker and give them a reason to detain you. However trumped up it may be it is not going to end well if they think they can get away with it. Too many people don't realize that Americans only have constitutional rights in the US and Mexico is not a part of the US.

MondayC   September 2nd, 2010 - 8:12 pm

As a Minnesotan, this comment (and the muslim state comment) made me laugh hard. Thumbs up. I wonder if some people like Commieobamie proofread their comments to realize how ridiculous they are.

wilmac   September 2nd, 2010 - 8:57 pm

Its a Passport who the heil cares.,some political correct libtart.,Screw'em all.,,,piss off azzhat.
i try to get even with ppl lik this.,,like put out mi cigar in their scumquat smoothie

Dave_in_Oregon   September 2nd, 2010 - 9:55 pm

The lady taking the picture should have cropped it accordingly !

First is the size of the photograph. Passport photos are 2" x 2" in size taken within the past 6 months.

The image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head should be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches.

The photographs may be in color or black and white.

They must be full face, front view with a plain white or off-white background.

Photographs should be taken in normal street attire, without a hat or headgear that obscures the hair or hairline.

Uniforms should not be worn in photographs with the exception of religious attire which is worn daily.

If prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig or similar articles are normally and consistently worn, they should be worn when the picture is taken.

Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons. A medical certificate may be required to support the wearing of such glasses in the photographs.

CatOnGlue   September 2nd, 2010 - 10:54 pm

A little advice: wear what you want, but stay out of Mexico.

SunCrackedSoul   September 2nd, 2010 - 11:29 pm

people know how to say NO? frick stop submitting!

outheygo2012   September 3rd, 2010 - 10:39 am

I wouldn't go to Mexico at this moment in time period.

Plus, I'm so sick of this political correctness in this country. Bullshit.

Makkem   September 3rd, 2010 - 12:35 pm

When America dumps the bullshit of political correctness I will eat my hat. Someone please explain to me why the Hell America is giving away everything ? It's not just Bozabama , it's the entire damned lot of them on the Hill . We will legislate ourselves to death.We need to get back to being the America my great gramps was nuts about , the one where freedom meant freedom and where if Mo from bongoland showed up and didn't like it here , was promptly sent back to the desert.

cancan03   September 3rd, 2010 - 6:13 pm

http://www.fashionshoppong.us

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buford12345   September 16th, 2010 - 1:35 am

I thought Michegan was the islamic state. Oh hell they all are these days. Thank God for that also. The liberals love the Muslims much more than those christians eventhough the Muslims will start killing all the gays soon after the Mosque in NY is built and they declare victory. Gay Rights, Feminism will all be gone. Females will no longer be able to drive in NY or where sexy clothes. Good for them. That will teach they socialist homosexuals who the true enemy is.

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So since you dont like it then it must be bad. I see. Allah Akbar to you too

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