More from the Frederick News-Post article noted earlier today, of interest to folks examining such issues as social entrepreneurship or memory, identity and our moral sense:

A proponent of gentrifying tattooing's historically unsavory image beyond the biker, gang member and service person stereotype, Mr. Street agrees that he has a "moral and ethical obligation to talk to people about the effects of the (desired) tattoo on their life," and quickly ticks off a list of reasons people get tattoos.

He notes that in many cases -- as in one where a recovered rape victim requested a genital tattoo -- the tattoo represents emotional or spiritual healing. Such "tattoos of intention," he says, are his favorites, but Mr. Street admits the enduring appeal of "in memory of" tattoos, and those commemorating military units, religious affiliation, milestones and gang membership.

"Sometimes you're just committed to an idea," he explains, "and you want to manifest that idea on your body." Mr. Street, who also will not do "hate" tattoos and deplores any sexual harassment in the industry, says the "old school" designs from the "Sailor Jerry" flash collection, however, are still in demand, but that people are becoming more individual in their tastes.