MTG COMMENTARY:Ashley Tisdale and Dallas Police's Common Bond?

Whether it's Ashley Tisdale or your local authorities, America needs to quit bitching about ink.

Earlier this morning on my MyTattooGirls.com blog, I wrote about how we as a society need to stop looking down on celebrity "role models" because of their tattoos.

Apparently, Tisdale—of Disney Channel fame—got a tattoo on her back and the public, everyone from TMZ to your next door neighbor went into a massive uproar, saying that that's no way for a fan favorite of kids to present themselves.

Now, reading through my Twitter page earlier, I came across an interesting news item, stating that the Dallas Police Department has a new policy, in an attempt to "display a more professional image," prohibiting officers from showing off their ink.

Same thing happened a while back with the L.A. Fire Department.

Now, I can possibly understand the logic in keeping celebrities ink-free, as it affects their public image, but I don't give a shit one or another if a police officer, firefighter, EMT or ER surgeon has virgin skin or a full bodysuit. 

As long as they get the job in keeping us safe, who the fuck cares?

- Tabitha James / MyTattooGirls.com