Tattoo Program Gives Young People a Clean Slate

kpix ^ | 01/27/05 | Dashing Dasher

[jonsie]

I agree with you, a productive citizen is cheaper than keeping someone behind bars.

[k2blader]

You're right about the tax dollars.

What I want to know is why is it wrong to judge people who have tattoos all over themselves?

[Kozak]

or when that little dolphin has morphed over the decades into a Grouper.

I've thought about going to a seminar to learn laser tat removal for when I give up working the ER. Can set up on the beach right between the tattoo parlors.

[Chemist_Geek]

How does removing gang tats reduce their propensity to commit crimes?

Well, for one thing, it makes it more difficult for them to associate with their old malefactors.

Prison is an opportunity for a person to realize the error of his or her ways. We should gladly help those who wish to turn over a new leaf.

But of course, a person should only be in prison as long as it takes for the death squad to get around to executing them, right? You're probably upset about prisoners eating food on your dime, too?

[Stew Padasso]

"I agree with you, a productive citizen is cheaper than keeping someone behind bars."

What about obesity? Should fat people have access to government money and programs if it means they are worth more to society?

*Overweight and obesity and their associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the U.S. health care system (USDHHS, 2001).*

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/economic_consequences.htm

[Kokojmudd]

"Tattoo removal will be bigger business in years to come when Gen X matures and realizes that 25 lizards and a Harley on your body isn't much fun anymore"

How does one get into the tattoo removal business? Sounds like a great opportuinity.

[t_skoz]

I'm heavily tattooed and work in the tattoo industry. Allow me to give you some advice before you get tattooed, it's a very serious undertaking that can be safe and enjoyable, but you have to consider the most basic sanitary and quality issues. I can give you a few pointers to look out for.

FR mail me if you want to talk tattoos!

Not all tattooed people are criminal gangster lowlife biker scumbags!!!

[Stew Padasso]

"You're probably upset about prisoners eating food on your dime, too?"

You wanna take them out for steak.

[biblewonk]

I still like my big ole bat.

[Betis70]

Oh my! That is a funny story.

[t_skoz]

Hey, besides me and you, do you know of many other FReepers that have tattoos? I'm trying to figure out if I have the most here, or what?

hahahahaha!!!

maybe a "tattoo ping list" someday even hahahhahaha

[Chemist_Geek]

On the flip side, you won't hear me complain about Three Strikes laws...

IMHO, they ought to be expanded to cover moving violations, so after the second serious conviction a speeding ticket would trigger the Three Strikes penalty.

[mommadooo3]

A 29 cent box of salt will do the same thing at removing tats.

[Betis70]

San Jose tax dollars at work ping

[iconoclast]

There's only one Dave.

[dixierose]

I'm seriously considering getting a tattoo when I turn 30 next year, but I'm not sure what it would be.

I got my tattoo when I was 30. It's a Confederate Rose, and it's on my shoulder. The only time anyone can see it is when I'm in a bathing suit or wearing a tank top...neither of which I wear to work.

[biblewonk]

Yes there are definitely more of us. I have about 13 ish. Depending on how you count.

[martin_fierro]

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[Kokojmudd]

"I sure hate to see young women with tattoos. and body piercings are even more stupid."

Howzabout BEEEG middle aged white women with tattoos on their backs and shoulders? Also, why do so many bald men have tattoos? Just wondering.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Tattoo removal will be bigger business in years to come when Gen X matures and realizes that 25 lizards and a Harley on your body isn't much fun anymore

Too bad. I'm all for making someone live with the consequences of their actions.