[L. Winston Bialey]

if you're atheist, why would you believe in sin? or the devil for that matter... Yeah, so I'm not a theologist or a priest, but I'd say if you don't think God's coming after you, then you can dream whatever you want.

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Name : L. Winston Bialey, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 20, City : West Tisbury, State : MA Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[L. Winston Bialey]

So i've been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while now. I've settled on several designs and their location, and I'm in the process of convincing myself that they are something I want done. To help people understand the motivation for tattoos, here are some of my reasons: 1. Mark an event or accomplishment. If I end up getting my degree in Environmental science, for example, I would like to commemorate it. Even if I end up getting a job at JP Morgan/Chase later on (let's hope not) I think a tattoo of Dr. Seuss' 'The Lorax' would be a great reminder that, at some point in time, I cared enough to go through 4 years of school in this subject. 2. Commit myself to certain values/Show what holds meaning for me. I have a design that reprents pacifism, and I want to get it as proof of my convidence that I would never renounce this. Similarly, I think that where I grew up has a positive and profound influence on who I am. A tattoo representing it would always force me to remember this. 3. Aesthetic beauty. Pattya from CA makes a huge assumption in saying that any ink done will necessarily 'mar the natural beauty' of oneself. Aesthetic values are subjective, therefore if one gets a tattoo, they may not be trying to attract folks such as yourself, but still may be trying to impress others. The 'employment problem,' I think, is trivial. There are many ways to get around this through discreet locations, covering it with make up or clothes, or finding employers that see past it. finally, I find great personal satisfaction in recognizing that there are some things that I believe in so strongly, that I am so confident in them that they will bring me no shame, that I would permanently commmit them to my body.

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Name : L. Winston Bialey, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 20, City : West Tisbury, State : MA Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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