Tattoos are one of my biggest obsessions. I love them on men and women of all ages, and i believe no matter what story is behind each persons ink, its important and meaningful to that person in some way. I'm not a very expressive person, but I find comfort in getting tattoos and expressing myself through art on my body. This link explains where the word "tattoo" comes from and the significance tattoos had in early ancient civilizations.
http://www.designboom.com/history/tattoo_history.html