Good post, Saz, and I agree that tattos are more accepted in circles outside of the military and the jailhouse. But,this is a fashion, and fashions change. What if, in 20 years tattooing is as frowned on as smoking is now? Easier to quit smoking, and I never thought that I'd type
that.
P.S., for the record, I don't think that tattoos are anywhere near the public health hazard that tobacco is, but my billing clerk died of Hepatitis C, caused by a tattoo done with a dirty needle.