In China, tattoos border on illegal – and they're his life's work

Re:In China, tattoos border on illegal – and they're his lif... by justaguyhere on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @04:10PM (#19676866)

I am not a fan of tattoos, but what is the rationale behind banning tattoos?

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Re:In China, tattoos border on illegal – and they're his lif... by forkLding on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @04:13PM (#19676891)

I would guess it is because to East asian authorities, you would only be getting a tattoo if you were being initiated in a gang or wanted to engage in outlaw activities, so stopping tattoos is indirectly stopping "outlawry" and thus preserving "morality" in society.

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Re:In China, tattoos border on illegal – and they're his lif... by umvi on Tuesday April 16, 2019 @04:28PM (#19677012)

Probably similar to how schools in certain states ban red/blue bandannas or other gang-related artifacts

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