Tattoos Are Unnecessary

You're very welcome and many thanks to PRO for instigating this debate. I would like to start off saying that art has no true definition since it is very complex. Art is something that varies a lot. Either it be drawing a beautiful picture of a sunset, writing poetry, composing music, animation, film, tattoos, and many people consider debate art because it's a form of expression and a skill. What Are Tattoos? A tattoo is a form of body modification, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos are currently common in today's society as a form of self expression, skin art, a period in their life where they want to remember, memory of a loved one, military showing patriotism, and religious reasons such the face of Jesus Christ, the face of Mary, and the Holy Cross. Tattoos are widely considered a form of art by many critics in society and overtime they have gotten more popular. Source: . https://www.google.com...Source 2:. https://www.google.com...My ArgumentsI believe everyone has the right to express themselves in the many ways people do such as I listed above. Tattoos, I believe happen to be an expression of art and no one should discourage them from doing so. I believe as it is their body, their life, their free will, their responsibility, and their choice, it should be up to the person of the legal age to get one. Tattoos can mean a lot to someone. It can bring back good memories, and can be very therapeutic. Source: . https://www.google.com...Many people would rather have a picture, or a name on their body at all times instead of a necklace picture to carry since it is on their body, it's a part of them forever so they can always express the love, appreciation, and affection that person has for the tattoo of their choosing. Tattoos can have a lot of meaning and I don't believe the tattoo(s) the person gets is unnecessary because it has a lot of meaning to them and they wanted it on them for a reason. They feel it is a part of their personality and they have the right to show their gratitude for the deep meaning they carry with them. In fact, many people find tattoos very attractive. Everyone has different tastes in what they like and if it makes them happy I believe they should be granted that. Tattoos, like I have stated many times are for a lot of reasons. As our bodies, being a temple, getting a tattoo of someone or something on your body forever is showing that the love and appreciation you have is deep. Many people get tattoos of a lost spouse so they can be on their body forever and feel like their with themSource: . http://youtu.be...Rebuttals PRO’S thoughts will be shown in Courier New and mine will be shown in Bold. “I would like to start off by reminding everyone that tattoos are permanent” -As many people believe they are, you can actually get a tattoo removed, or have it tattooed over Source: . http://www.google.com... “People carelessly get tattoos without thinking about the importance of their bodies. ”-Granted, but you generalizing. SOME people do get careless tattoos but many people think about the tattoo they want for a long period of time. I wanted a tattoo 2 years ago and I still want the same tattoo after a long thought period. Also, that’s why minors in most states cannot get tattoos because their not an adult, and their judgement and maturity level is not high. If they want a tattoo, a parent has to consent to it. “Secondly, tattoos can be very unattractive. I have seen people completely covered with tattoos, and no offense, but it isn't exactly pleasing to the eye. ”-This is your opinion. Like I have stated before, many people find SOME tattoos attractive. Source: . https://www.google.com... “When people get a tattoo, they might ask: "Should I do this? " "Will I regret it? "-That is why it is recommended that people think about for a long period of time. Also, that is again why minors cannot get tattoos. “Now obviously when they get the tattoo they have ignored these questions”-That is a generalized statement. Many people think about it and some don’t. But then again, it is not our body so why should we bother/care? Closing Statements For This Round. I do not see tattoos as being unnecessary. I see it as a form of art, expression and a personal choice. If the person chooses to get a tattoo, grow the pain, and get something on their body that was intended to last forever, I see no problem as it is their body and their choice. Many people want them for the reasons why I have listed. If people think it is unnecessary, then do not get one. I feel as it is not my place to tell people what to get on their body, and not what to get. With their personal freedom, comes with personal responsibility and if they end up disliking it, that is their fault. I think I have made this clear throughout this debate round.