this is so inspiring to see people taking steps to shed their racist pasts! it's amazing how tattoos can serve as a physical reminder of our values and where we come from 
i'm all about second chances & personal growth 
it's not always easy to acknowledge and change, but it's a huge step forward for everyone involved 
let's keep spreading love and acceptance 
I'm seeing some folks trying to get rid of their hate-based tattoos as a way to change their lives... but it's like, what's driving this desire? Is it really just about shedding a past they're ashamed of or is there something more going on?
They think removing these tattoos will just magically erase the pain & hurt they've caused others... but it's way deeper than that 
. It's like, have you ever thought about how hard it is for someone to admit to themselves that they were wrong, and to actually change their mindset? 
Maybe instead of focusing on tattoo removal, we should be having conversations about the root causes of racism & extremism... I mean, education is key, right? 
... why should we trust that people who got hate-based tattoos are actually changing their minds? Some dude says he fell in love and opened his eyes, but what about all those others who just want to hide their affiliation without actually doing anything about their views? And let's be real, if some artists saw a decline in interest due to Trump policies, that's not exactly proof of people getting woke 
. How many actual cases have been documented where someone got rid of the tattoo and then actively worked against racism? We need concrete evidence, not just anecdotal stories or expert opinions 
.
... it's like, I get it, u wanna change & move on from that racist part of ur life 
... but also some ppl r just tryna hide it cuz they don't wanna be judged by the people they care about 
... like, I feel for them, we all got our own struggles to deal with ... but at the same time, it's kinda scary how these hate symbols can still exist in society ... we gotta keep talkin' & educate ppl on why these things are so wrong 
... and btw, tattoo removal is like, super expensive lol 
... anywayz, I think it's dope that some ppl r makin an effort to change & grow 