Tattoos Are Unnecessary

Many thanks to PRO for instigating this debate. Arguments Like I have stated before, there are tons and tons of ways you can express yourself. Tattoo's just happen to be a quite popular one. When you say "limiting their expression" is not always the case. You have people that have tattoos that draw, that make their own shirts, have a certain dress style, sew, wear necklaces, rings, watches, and so on. Many people express themselves at the same time using many different things so it would be unfair to make that statement. You have also stated that "the people who think tattoos are the only ways to express themselves is extreme". Well, we do not personally know that person and it is not our place to assume that is the only way they're expressing themselves. From the sounds of it, you are thinking of limiting people's expression by saying they SHOULD sew it onto their clothing and so on. I feel it would be best if people could express themselves on whatever makes the individual feels the most comfortable doing. Also, many people would much rather have something that literally is shown that they have in their heart, and memory. When they are thinking about whatever it is they had tattooed on them, they can simply just look at the tattoo and feel good instead of using their memory. It is a part of them forever, as long as they're on this earth. I think it is necessary if the person feels it is right for the reasons of getting it. Also, my opponent has chosen a very poor choice of words. She keeps using the word "desirable". The definition of desirable: Wanted or wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action. So yes, tattoos are indeed desirable, and necessary when the individual wants them. Source: s://lh6. googleusercontent. com. .. ; alt="" width="800px;" height="329px;" />Rebuttals PRO’S again will be shown in Courier New and mine will be shown in Bold. “When I said that, I was stating the reason why I believe that they are unnecessary. I am sorry, I misused my words there. What I meant to say was that there are alternatives to damaging your skin just to show your love for something. ”-PRO should have worded it differently so it would be clear and would not contradict what she was saying. “My viewpoint is that tattoos are unnecessary, yours is that they are. irrelevant. ” -Indeed it is relevant, because if my viewpoint was irrelevant, why would we be debating why tattoos are necessary and unnecessary? “That makes is desirable, not necessary. There are other ways to show deep meanings for things. ”-I have shown you the definition and source for the word “desirable” "Yes, neither of them mention pain, but neither of them say they are painless, either. If it was painful, of course they wouldn't say so, but if it was painless, they would be more than happy to notify the consumer of that, but they did not. Also, in your source . http://www.etsy.com...... , it comes with many, many possible risks if you read the "Legal Disclaimer. " So when someone gets a tattoo, they are already risking so much, but then when they want it removed, they risk even more. Why go through the hassle when there are alternatives? "-There is other options for painless tattoo removals. I have provided the source which it states "We have the tools and technology to painlessly to remove tattoos when they're no longer wanted. Source:. https://www.google.com... “Like I have said numerous times: alternatives. (and if they want to show it in public, they can make their own clothing items, accessories, etc. )”-By not wanting to limit people’s ways to express themselves by saying that, you are discouraging tattoos and saying “there are others ways to express yourself by getting tattoos. So that is limiting one’s right to choose on what way they want to express themselves. Summary My opponent thinks tattoos are unnecessary. My opponent from the start should have been more specific throughout this debate by what defining what is "unnecessary" about tattoos. Either it be just a little tattoo, sleeve tattoos, neck tattoos, tattoos on people's faces, or just all tattoos in general. Most of society sees tattoos as interesting, art, self expression, and unique. If she had been more specific on what is "unnecessary" as by either having sleeves and face tattoos most people do in fact find that unnecessary, but most people do find tattoos necessary and the percentage is growing each year. Source: . https://www.google.com...Conclusion In conclusion of this final round, I believe why I have proved why tattoos are necessary to the people that feel that it is to the people that want them. I will list them again: Memories, loss of a loved one, religious reasons, tribes, cultures, art, and self expressions. I think I have debated, brought good points, and why tattoos are again necessary to the person that feels that way. People don't NEED tattoos, but if they feel the need for the necessary reason then yes, it is. My opponent sees them just as plainly as unnecessary, but everyone has the right to express themselves, do what they can freely do with their own bodies, and do what they feel is best to keep a memory or expression. They should be limited on what they can do to express themselves. Yes, actions do speak louder than words but self expression and feeling comfortable in your own skin with a tattoo can bring that out in someone and I feel they have that right to do so. This has been a very interesting debate, I would again, like to thank PRO very, very much for this interesting debate. I also believe I provided the appropriate sources, evidence, points, and reasons why people feel them to be necessary. I just wish my opponent could have been more specific on what she meant by "unnecessary" I again thank PRO for this time consuming debate. I also give her recognition on performing a great debate.