I think it is an age thing. I'd like to know the OPs age. I'm in my 40s, and I detest tattoos for all the reasons mentioned by the OP. Originally Posted by CpalmsonAge is irrelevant.
I'm in my 40's, and love tattoos for all the reasons not mentioned by he OP. And before you lop me in with the "truck drivers, the Navy, bikers and criminals" you so cavalierly stereotyped, know that I am a degreed professional without any tattoos.
Your argument, along with the OPs, is chocked full of fallacies.