08-02-2006, 12:50 AM
Wisemon Wrote:Piercings are stupid. You pay for them. They're inconvenient. You run the risk of infection. You're less likely to get hired. They make you uglier. Though you think you're standing out, you're actually conforming to everyone else who gets piercings. If you want to make a statement, do it vocally or on paper. Your parents are trying to keep you from being a dumbass.
I am sorry to say this Wisemon but your closed- mindedness towards the subject is unwelcome. Most of these statements are untrue and I would appreciate if you think of someone as different for once not a " dumbass" Anyway, piercings aren't permanent. All ear piercings can close up after a few months and if need be you can place clear retainers in the area so they don't close but are unnoticed. As far a jobs go and such. I am well aware that I will be discriminated against but it is there fault and loss. I will only say this:
"we the modified hold that we are a distinct subcultural group with an established history and way of life. we take part in these activities and perform these body modifications for the betterment of ourselves, of our peers, and of the world in general. Piercing, tattoos, scarification, and other modifications are active political protest and lead to positive cultural reform. we demand the right to treat our bodies as our own, and we strongly urge all to do the same."
As far as things go for the unpierced, I highly recommend it. Now, I think I should say that I am not doing this to be cool, accepted, or different. I am doing this to be me and who I want to be. To hell with a closed minded society and I am doing this because it is me. I never asked to be different I just asked to be me. You may think I am being a whiny teenager but I am not the typical teen in the mental sense... at least I think so. My parents said that they will think about the piercing idea and since I can't get the piercings for another 3 months it will give me more time to reconsider.
