Tattooing i feel is viewed wrongly by some, it is not just a rebellious teenage act but to some tribes is showing there respect and pride towards their heritage, such as with the Moko's and tattoo's received by some religious peoples. I personally think that tattoo's should be celebrated if you choose to receive them, they are a way of commemorating people who are no longer with us, celebrating people who are still here or even showing passion in something you believe in. The only down side for some people with tattoo's is that they are permanent. When the Nazi's tattooed the Jew's with serial numbers they knew that even if they were freed that the mark they put on them would be there forever. They would never escape that moment in time. It must be awful to still have that with you 50+ years later.
However the artwork and skill that goes into most tattoo's is incredible and i think should be enjoyed and respected the way other artwork is.
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