Argument : tattoos and piercings are more acceptable in society

Evidence-concrete detail:

• As far as trends go body art is becoming the rising star of ways to express your individuality. In recent years showing some skin has never looked better, skin with some ink that is. more and more young adults are getting tattoos and piercings for the main reason that " I'm 18 and  I can pretty much do what I want."

commentary1: People want to get tattoos for many reasons like memories of loved ones or just the fact that they are following celebrities who are notorious for showing off their body art. The appeal of tattoos in todays society is undeniable. 

Commentary 2:  Students are a major part of the rising popularity of tattoos. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center 36 percent of those ages 18 to 25 have atleast one tattoo. With all the influences on t.v. , such as the show L.A. Ink wiht Kat Von D, people are much more accepting of tattos and piercings.

• Tattos make people feel sexier, 83 percent of people who got tattoos said they did not regret it. With todays ever-changing society its no wonder they are being welcomed.

Commentary 1: There is a new "eveyone is doing it" feeling going through the younger generation. If one of their friends gets a tattoo they think that they can or chould get one. Some feel like if will make them 'fit in' better.

Commentary 2: Tattoos have become more of a fashion statement than anything, almost becoming the best new accessory. Tattoos have even made their way into high fashion and runways. people are just more accepting of body art than they were even 50 years ago. In the 1900s people with multiple tattoos we considered freaks and put on display in the circus.

Opposing Claims/They Say:

• People lie about regreting getting a tattoo.
• Somne think that tattos are just a phase that you go through or something has to be wrong with you to even want that done to your body.
• Religions claims that you shouldn't destroy your body like that.

My Rebuttal/I Say:

• Tattos and piercings are just another way to show your individuality, like hair color or clothing.
• Don't judge people by the way that they look.

As far as trends go body art is becoming the rising star of ways to express your individuality. In recent years showing some skin has never looked better, skin with some ink that is. Research shows that more and more young people are getting tattoos and piercings for the fact that " I'm 18 and I can pretty much do what I want." A main reason that tattoos are so popular is because people want tangible memories of loved ones and better times. Students are also a great part of that majority, getting tattoos to idolize their favorite movie star or athlete. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center 36 percent of those ages 18 to 25 have at least one tattoo.  The show L.A. Ink with Kat Von D, made people are much more accepting of tattoos and piercings. Not everyone is so accepting though, some people say that tattoos and piercings are self mutilation and against the word of the Lord. More likely though people just say that tattoos are just a phase you go through and you'll regret it someday, but 83% of people who get tattoos do not regret them. And nowadays tattoos have even become the next best fashion accessory, making their way onto high-end fashion runways. Tattoos are not as reprehensible as they were even just a few years ago. No longer are they means to be put on display in a caged circus act, now they are on display everywhere.