[DianeM]

If somebody has a tattoo, that is their business. I do not have any but mostly because I'm a coward. You don't want to be served by someone with a tattoo? What bubble have you been living in? You take umbrage with a tank top? Really? I cannot believe the degree of small mindedness pervasive in TV.

[stroglass]

I have a tat and am of very sound mind got mine at age 60 there are so many other problem in the world to worried about other then If the guy mix ing my drink has a tat .
The world has gotten to crazy with what others find offensive why can't we just live and let live
Unless it harms you physically let it go

[redwitch]

Personally, I don't like tats. Have told my daughter more than once that if she gets one, she would be very wise to not let me know about it. But she is my daughter, so I think I have the right to left her know my beliefs. I do not say a thing to her friends who are tattooed or pierced. Their body, their life. I really don't care if my server, hair cutter, et al. are tatted or not. I'm not going to be around them long enough for it to affect me.

What does bother me are constantly negative people, whether it is someone who posts here, a server who is snarly every time I see them, a neighbor who never can smile. There are many great things to see in this world and in our community. Try to ignore the ugly lanai, the tats, the articles in the paper that offend your sensibilities (or at least keep your opinions to yourself). Look for the tail walking the dog, the cat sunning itself on the lanai, the toddler giggling for the joy of living, the sever who greeted you with a huge smile, the tattooed man who just ran after the lady who dropped five dollars. They're all around you.

[hulahips]

Tattoos are seen on the majority of the under 40 crowd. It shouldn't affect you, but I wonder what they are doing to their own bodies. Imagine when they get older and need the skin cancer checks. I personally wouldn't want that ink seeping into my skin. As far as service though it doesn't bother me.

[CarolSells]

[manaboutown]

If you really want to see some heavily tattooed people hang around any drug/alcohol/substance abuse program or rehab center.

[DonH57]

I've never had an issue with tattoos on people. I've seen a few body piercing I though, what the hell's with that but it's their body. I've known people from all walks of life with various levels of education and intelligence, so it's not my place to judge them by the ink on their skin.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by hulahips

Tattoos are seen on the majority of the under 40 crowd. It shouldn't affect you, but I wonder what they are doing to their own bodies. Imagine when they get older and need the skin cancer checks. I personally wouldn't want that ink seeping into my skin. As far as service though it doesn't bother me.

Without being gross..............I wonder about gravity. For all of us, gravity is not always our friend. Stretchy skin over the years, it could change a nice bird tattoo into a...........well, not sure what. Could be interesting times ahead.

[Yorio]

Our neighbor here told me a story about tattoos. He himself has one and I believe his wife also has one. In hindsight, he told me it wasn't the smartest move. So, when his two children wanted to have tattoos, he told them to wait until 19 or 20 and if they still wanted then, he will not stop them. His children never got it and now they thank his dad, that that was a sound advice. They work in an environment where not having tattoos is a better choice.

[Brownwood Bob]

Good point!

[Jima64]

I don't really havea problem with tattoos but some of the people that get them and then think I want to see the chubby lower leg they put it on. Also the neighbors son who cannot afford his living expenses with a child from a girlfriend, living off mom and day but constantly adding to his body collection of ink. Just my opinion. By the way, I too have chubby legs but don't show them.

[Bonny]

Thank goodness we live in American and have freedom of choice !
If we don't like tattoos, we can go somewhere else. Don't like piercings, go somewhere else.
I know many extremely smart and successful people who have tattoos.
Some people look at them the way we look at a painting on the wall. The difference is, they choose to wear it. LOL
Myself and 3 of my girlfriends went and got a tattoo 3 years ago.
Would I want a lawyer representing me covered in tattoos. Probably not so I would go find another.
Gotta love America !

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by red tail

I was horrified in publix. the cashier had pierced earrings on

Probably the one with the dyed red hair.

[red tail]

my son has a tattoo of the ralph lauren polo pony strategically put where it appears on a shirt. I always wished I had one. it is very cool.

[outlaw]

Some of the best motorcycle mechanics have tats.