Morgen/Oct
29/Localization Story
My Form of Self-Expression
Tattooing is an individual’s most powerful tool of
self-expression. For many years, tattooing has been seen as a form of
disrespect and trash. Also in years past, many people haven’t had the
opportunity to be hired at jobs or other aspects of life because their skin isn’t
the perfect color as it was when they were born. It is as simple to say that
people with tattoos can be easily judged and misconstrued in a way that doesn’t
come close to describing who they are as a person.
Tattooing is a form of art. When a person decides to get a
tattoo, it isn’t just for the fun of it. It is normally a thought out process
that involves heart and careful consideration. Cheryl Morgen, for example,
thought about her tattoo to the fullest before putting markings on her foot. Morgen
says, “I have the first initials of my three kids tattooed on my foot. I knew I
always wanted to get a tattoo, but I was worried how some people, including
friends and family, would view my tattoo. But in the end, it didn’t matter, my
children are the most important things to me and I want them with me always; that’s
the significance of this tattoo.” Morgen
along with numerous other people feel that tattooing should be fully accepted
when the ink truly has a meaning to that person.
A tattoo doesn’t make a person; the
exterior of a person should not come into question when in the running for
hiring at a profession. Tattooing is simply a form of art expression and just because
some choose to put their art on their bodies instead of their walls doesn’t
mean that fast judgments should be made. Everyone should feel free to express themselves
in way that feels right for them.
Thank you, coming from a man with a "sleeve" I appreciate this, I feel unless its offensive then why should it matter how someone wants to express themselves.
ReplyDeleteMalcolm B