...how meaningless does quick 'n' cheap tatt removal render the whole idea, the whole once-profound ritual of inking your skin and doesn't it speak volumes about our hollow all-American value system that even something as ancient and powerful and ostensibly "permanent" as tattooing is fast becoming yet another disposable fashion accessory? You already know the answer.

just trying to be of help to the lazy and just pressed for time. this is the most profound statement in a really, really well written article about almost nothing at all. i myself aspire to this level of ability to make something out of nothing.

it really is profound, though.

jonathan you've identified exactly what it is i like about mark morford. he is able to write about anything and make it interesting.

This post has me covered...I have a tattoo of the TwinTowers I'm trying to get removed and I love Rushdie's wife Padma.

norm did you stop using caps? are you trying to SAY something? are you making fun of me? you know i can't take it.

So how about nominations for a fifth congressional sleaze ball.

• Tom Coburn
• Norm Coleman
• Ted Stevens
• Joe Lieberman
• Kay Bailey Hutchinson
• John Cornyn

...it just so hard to choose

I was just enjoying myself, and wondering how you might respond to the lack of CAPS.

• Tom Coburn
• Norm Coleman
• Ted Stevens
• Joe Lieberman
• Kay Bailey Hutchinson
• John Cornyn

All worthy candidates for Prickdom

well now you know. don't ever stop enjoying yourself, all of us here benifit immensely.the whole blog, i daresay, is a result of your "enjoying yourself". thank you and good night.

Yeah I got 2 tattoos on my 18th birthday, and if I could do it over again I definitly would get something different, or better yet none at all, but I was on bars when I got them. I kinda want them removed but not sure if I will. There are actually creams that are supposed to work, you might not even have to go through the laser stuff. Dunno if they really do work though/