Should tattoos be illegal?

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This is inspired by a question that was asked on here a couple days ago

EtherealGuy · Accepted Answer

Some tattoos are illegal in almost every country, however some countries do have a total ban on tattoos. Japan is a great example, where oftentimes you can't get a job if you have a tattoo.

Should they be? It depends on the culture of the nation. For cultures based on the Celtic/Anglo culture, such as the English speaking world, I can say that they should be allowed. Tattoos have a deep spiritual meaning in our culture that goes all the way back to the Picts. Traditionally, they were used to leave marks about important life events, achievements, dedication to their faith or important people in their lives.

Of course, people who are out of touch with the original usage and get trashy things should just know better. Their ancestors would be rolling in their graves.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

No. I don't believe in criminalizing behavior that doesn't harm others.

But I don't care of the stupid fucks can't find employment and wind up miserable. And if they resort to crime to survive, I say show no mercy. "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."

Bratsondanielle · Accepted Answer

Lol i can't tell where you're from, Mr. Anonymous, but here in the free world piercing and tattoo and branding etc. Isn't just "made illegal" lol. People here are free to do pretty much what we want and that's how we prefer it. In some muslim sandbox countries everything is illegal and women caught on the street without being completely covered in clothes (in 110 degree desert county) are punished under the law by being whipped (and I'm not even kidding)

TransAm85 · Accepted Answer

Some people go to an extreme, but tattoos are a person's expression of themselves. I have a stupid one on my right forearm, but the other 4 I have I don't regret. What do u do to show who u r as a person? Paint ur hair blue or green? lol

MikeInHawaii · Answer

I don’t care for them, but I wouldn’t ban them. I was considering getting a tattoo when I was an elementary education major. I figured I’d get a tattoo on my hip so, if I was ever accused of inappropriate conduct, I’d have a defense when my accuser couldn’t describe it.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Lmao what a fuckwit.  No there is this thing of being allowed to do stuff. if you want to live like that, poke off to a country routed in the 6th Century. really shit trolling 🤦🤦🤦🤦

exitseven · Answer

In the state where I live they were illegal until a few years ago. I can remember people going to the next state to get inked. I think it is a means of self expression and should be covered under the first amendment.

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

In the East block in communist time whas illegal , personal i don't care because i don't like alwase tatto. But i will not ban them, some of them look good and have mening.
I think they should nt be ban

SphynxUK · Answer

No. My daughter just got a new one and it looks great. I think they are a nice form of expression, but I have to add, they don’t suit everyone.

SaoirseS · Answer

As much as I dislike tattoos (and body piercings), I am definitely not in favor of outlawing it.

Bee-Hatch · Answer

If you're going to troll, it's usual to make up some nonsense to support your point. Not just post anonymously with a weak question.

Guy13 · Answer

One can not make "ugly as hell" illegal... stop and think about that for a Moment... : 0

Kabluie · Answer

Nope, companies are now opening up more to tattoos because it's considered inclusion. United Airlines is one good example where they opened up to tattos along with nail polish and makeup.

SiberFox · Answer

No, but I do think we've lowered our standards as to what is acceptable and definetly should return to shaming individuals for their lack of propriety.

Zeus_66 · Answer

Tattoos don't infringe upon anybody else's rights, freedom, or liberty. People may or may not like them. But they most certainly should NOT be illegal.

Subarugirl · Answer

No... I mean that's a dangerous road to go down.

LeeannaDD · Answer

Thats ridiculous (no offense op) it doesn't harm anyone

JDBSLAOQ · Answer

why should they be? u scared of a wittle tattoo? poor baby

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Of course not! What possible justification could there be for making tattoos illegal?

josephinelcajon · Answer

No it tells the rest of us what an idiot you are!

EarthRealm · Answer

Yeah everyone that Has a tattoo whether it’s real or a Fake Tattoo  They should be sent to Prison.

Anonymous · Answer

Technically they are in El Salvador 🤣😂🤣 if police finds you with tattoos, good luck proving you don’t belong to an murdering extortionist gang.

RedThread · Answer

No unless you want to outlaw freedom of expression.

OddBeMe · Answer

Bodily autonomy. I dont like them. But as long as none are derogatory I generally dont mind my employees having them.

TuxTheAstronaut · Answer

no theirs no point in making it illegal if u dont want one dont get one

bobby_bush_eater · Answer

It's a way to express yourself so it absolutely shouldn't be illegal.

Juxtapose · Answer

No, bodily autonomy should be a universally protected right.

Surely · Answer

Stupid looking yes. Illegal no. On step closer to total government control!

MountAverage · Answer

I wouldn't be surprises if Republicans tried to ban them.

Jamesshinobi · Answer

nothing should be illegal. and if anything was, you should be pissed about it

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

yeah and we should also make ear piercings illegal while we are at it, what a dumb question

Anonymous · Answer

No. Why should they be? Having a tattoo doesn’t decrease someone’s value as a person, nor does it have anything to do with someone being uneducated.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

As much as I seriously hate tattoos, no it shouldn't.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Aren’t there more…. Serious things to think about than body drawings…?

JessieBellll · Answer

I don't like tattoos, I wouldn't care if they were illegal

StevieNix · Answer

No, but they look hideous.

Dinklex3 · Answer

I don't see why they should be.

NathanDavis · Answer

some tattoos are illegal...

jshm2 · Answer

Only permanent ones

Anonymous · Answer

No, but dumb posts like this should be.

CloudMassacre · Answer

I don’t think they should be illegal

Iron_Man · Answer

When you get too crazy yes it should

Fuentes · Answer

Lol good luck trying to bann that.

Anonymous · Answer

Don't be stupid.

HeartFullOfGlue · Answer

Nope

joeldalton · Answer

no….

In_Trance · Answer

nope

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