What’s your point?
Sometimes opinions formed when one is young and stupid should not be permanently displayed for all to see. Wisdom can soften opionions but appearances may be difficult to change. Or worse, there may not be a chance to mature and the stunted growth stands on its own.
The point for the specific man of my story:
He is going to spend his final days at the complete mercy of others due to his catastrophic injury. He can no longer move or communicate with others. His tats are all that is left of his message to the world. I worry that it well affect the care he receives.