Dream catcher tattoo considered disrespectful?

Feb 27, 2015

Rissa G.

Accepting*, not excepting. Had to correct myself haha.

Feb 27, 2015

Rissa G.

I believe they think it is disrespect because they think most use it as a fashion statement (which sometimes happens,make could see the frustration behind that or when it becomes a stupid trend), but some truly appreciate the symbol and valuable meaning behind the things they choose to advertise via body art/clothing/home decor, whatever the case may be. I just think everyone needs to be open and be wary that others are interested and open-minded as well as excepting of things like that. I think they're mad just because sometimes things become a HUGE trend which yes, that is disrespectful because there's little teens thinking they're cool wearing it, but otherwise if you genuinely are interested in something and value it, it shouldn't matter.

Feb 27, 2015

Rissa G.

People have opinions on anything, and some get offended over things, but personally I don't understand why so many things are taken to offense. If you find something beautiful, I believe you have every right to have it on your body or whatever. Dream catchers are a huge symbol in my life and though I have very little native history and but a quarter or Indian in my blood; if I wanted a tattoo of it, I'd get it. Just like I love the meaning behind the Hamsa hand, or lotus, if I want them tatted, I can do as I please it's MY body. It doesn't mean disrespect, in my opinion. This topic is very sensitive and controversial to some, but that's just that, it's a controversial debate like everything else is, it's a thought in the air from each party. Crosses were a HUGE trend and I have never seen anyone bat an eye, but when it comes to something from another religion, people go crazy.