People in today's society that say body art and piercing is just a fad are just quick to shoot off their mouth about something they don't like. If they would study the past before opening their mouths they might just learn they are wrong. In many cultures piercing and tattoos are a sign of honor and royalty to show an individuals importance. This has been practiced for many centuries not just

in the past 10 to 15 years like in America. With the Eastern world is finally having its effects on the Western world and some people just aren't ready. As the world is becoming more of a huge melting pot more and more cultures are starting to blend together. In other cultures where Americans are having more of an effect on people some are reluctant to accept our ways too.

Many people who have been pierced or tattooed haven't done it on the spur of the moment like many people think. When people decide to get body art they want something that helps define their personality and put much thought into the process. People that get tattoos often design their own art as a way to show their own feelings and how they want them to be understood.

In closing I just want to say to those who haven't yet a

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