You know, I can see both sides of this story...

Tattoo Nation, tattoo parlor in the mall

( For the link phobic )

So, yeah, I can see both sides of this. The 'purists' are worried about it being like window-shopping and impulse buying and that it is being turned into a Starbucks-like industry. From the other side, I can see where older people, who have thought about getting a tattoo for years but wouldn't feel comfortable going into a traditional parlor, would feel comfortable in a mall setting. If we get one around here, I may have to see if they're hiring. :D