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It was Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Littleton, Colorado two kids, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered their small town high school on a rampage. In just under an hour the two had killed 15 people and left another 23 injured. The number of people affected by the largest school shooting in history is unknown.    Everyone probably remembers gathering around the television and watching the event unfolding; wondering why.  Now ten years later, the images and thoughts of that day are still there. 

Getting a tattoo in honor of a fallen loved one is common.  It makes one wonder how many individuals bear a columbine flower tattoo in honor of those that were lost at the school that day.  Tattoos often represent a symbol of ongoing life for an individual that will never be forgotten.  Many people bear the name of the loved one scripted on their arm. Many will have a picture of the individual portrayed on their shoulder. Others will look for a symbol, such as a flower, that represents the individual they are remembering. The Columbine flower is known for its beautiful color, often white with purple pedals. This flower tattooed on an individual would be a great representation for the loss during the Columbine shooting. 

This school shooting is one that will always be remembered and those lives that have been lost will also be remembered, whether it’s through photos, memories, or even tattoos.  

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There comes a time in everyone’s life where we’ve all thought of doing something crazy, something out of the box like getting a tattoo. Well, it’s happened; someone has officially gotten an Obama tattoo on their leg.

What exactly were they thinking?  Ok, so they may like Obama, but what are they going to think of him in 4 years? Will he still be an extremely popular President, or will the tides turn? No one really knows that answer, but the thought of having the President tattooed on your leg forever seems like a sign of potential regret. 

Imagine what the President will look like when the gentleman turns 60? Ok, maybe we shouldn’t go there.

Maybe it’s time begin looking at various tattoo removal options. It’s almost a sure guarantee this persons going to want it someday. 

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Tattoos Transmit Attitude

Tattoos are either seen as beautiful designs of self-expression or public displays of poor judgment.  Ironically, people without tattoos blatantly confess they just don’t get it, while people with tattoos are up in arms about what there is to get.  Yet there is one thing about tattoos everyone seems to “get” or agree on– tattoos are undeniably brimming with attitude.

To the world, tattoos not only stick out they stand out as statements with obvious meaning.  See, many people view tattoos as a means of communicating an unwillingness to conform, or do they?

If you don’t think tattoos give off attitude, just ask one of the millions of recovering tattoo addicts that have gone through the ordeal of tattoo removal after being an outcast in the professional career arena.

So, if getting a tattoo has no significance or meaning to a person, other than a mere patch of colorfully decorated skin, perhaps the individual should consider reconsidering the decision to get a tattoo.  Or at least, he or she should consider the future and what message or meaning tattoo designs can give off to the world, as some tattoos more than others label the person as one with tattoo attitude.

Having tattoos can bring about attitude in others about the way they view your tattoos.  And this tattoo attitude can feel extremely unfair.  But remember expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian.

Forgo the attitude of a tattoo fashion fetish, your skin and your future finances will surely thank you.

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