Although these stories are great, there's still a very tragic irony involved with individuals of this type.
In a mission to find acceptance, they're willing to outright hate.
No need for a long rant. It's self-explanatory why most people turn to groups like these.
It's nice to see that some wise up.
But removing the surface is only the start. A person has to live with what they were to reconcile what they hope to become. Those marks take far more than 25 procedures to remove.
This being said, transformations like this must be applauded. From small racists to really big ones.
One really big one that comes to mind is South Africa's F.W. de Klerk.
Once a very hardline racist, and then leader of South Africa's apartheid regime, he had a change of heart and agreed to abolish apartheid in South Africa. No doubt he was called a race traitor there by the hardliners.
Silverfiddle: Agreed. I wish this story had gotten more publicity.
Josh: It sounds as if you're assuming Byron hasn't already gone through the reconciliation process. Maybe for some it's a "chicken or the egg" type of argument. However, I think Byron would first have to come to terms with what he was before he could go through the tattoo removal process.
Dmarks: The transformation of Byron Widner is definitely a story that should be applauded. Who knows, it could lead other racists to change their ways as well.
Josh: Thanks for clarifying. At the end of the day, it really doesn't matter whether the cleansing begins on the outside or the inside. What's important is that Byron Widner sought to turn his life around and become a better human being.
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I would say that is one heck of a penance. In the era of 24/7 scandal and tragedy, it's nice to see a story like this...
Although these stories are great, there's still a very tragic irony involved with individuals of this type.
In a mission to find acceptance, they're willing to outright hate.
No need for a long rant. It's self-explanatory why most people turn to groups like these.
It's nice to see that some wise up.
But removing the surface is only the start. A person has to live with what they were to reconcile what they hope to become. Those marks take far more than 25 procedures to remove.
Yeah one heck of a penance. I don't understand tattoo culture, so it is otherwise hard to understand for me.
I hope is brain is similarly cleansed.
This being said, transformations like this must be applauded. From small racists to really big ones.
One really big one that comes to mind is South Africa's F.W. de Klerk.
Once a very hardline racist, and then leader of South Africa's apartheid regime, he had a change of heart and agreed to abolish apartheid in South Africa. No doubt he was called a race traitor there by the hardliners.
Silverfiddle: Agreed. I wish this story had gotten more publicity.
Josh: It sounds as if you're assuming Byron hasn't already gone through the reconciliation process. Maybe for some it's a "chicken or the egg" type of argument. However, I think Byron would first have to come to terms with what he was before he could go through the tattoo removal process.
Dmarks: The transformation of Byron Widner is definitely a story that should be applauded. Who knows, it could lead other racists to change their ways as well.
I don't believe you go "through" anything that like. That implies there's a destination - the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
Besides, I would think it's the other way around. You get rid of what's wrong with the outside to help what's inside.
I'm not saying the guy is still whatever...
I'm saying the mental markings are more permanent than physical ones.
Josh: Thanks for clarifying. At the end of the day, it really doesn't matter whether the cleansing begins on the outside or the inside. What's important is that Byron Widner sought to turn his life around and become a better human being.
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