I get tattoos because I like them and they have some sort of meaning to me. I'm not one of these sheep that you speak of, that only get them to look "tough." Also, I guess I should've specified in my original post when I said visible tattoos. I meant tattoos that could be seen in a short sleeve shirt, not face, neck, or hand tattoos.
I worked in a jail before this. I know what stupid tattoos look like.