Can't activate imessage on iPad

When i go to 'Messages' under 'Settings', it asks me to 'Enter Apple ID'. After inputting the apple ID and password, it says 'People will message you using your email address. What would you like to use?' My email address is already there with a 'check' next to it. I click 'Next' on the upper right hand corner and it takes me back to the first place, 'Enter Apple ID'. I try it over and over again and it still takes me back to that page. How can I activate my iMessage?

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Troubleshooting Messages http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
 Cheers, Tom

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