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The wearing of tattoos is becoming a growing trend. Should schools and workplaces allow persons to openly express themselves with them?

Published:Wednesday | May 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

No. Circus clowns belong in the circus.

- @Wildchild4Real

Yes. If the wearer is over 18 and the tattoo is not explicit in content (language/imagery), then the wearer should be allowed.

- @JustCallMeFran

No way!

- @posh_paula

No. It's not appropriate/professional. I wouldn't take somebody seriously if they had a visible tattoo working in certain jobs.

- @Ren_Egade

No. Schools are meant for education, not lifestyle changes.

- @Solutionz

Not at all. While on the job, you represent the company, especially if you have to deal with the public.

- @monique601

School. No. It's not for children. Adults? Now that's a different case.

- Jacqueline Mills

No. Tattoos should not be allowed in schools/workplaces. If anyone has a tattoo, it should be covered while at any of these places.

- Ann Marie Peterson-Hayles