Pierced, Painted And Pag Article Analysis

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I have read your article “Pumped, Pierced, Painted and Pagan” and I must say that I agree with some points you make and disagree with some points you make. It seems as if you believe the world is black and white. That there is only good and bad, with no gray in between. That any body modification, be it tattoos, piercings, implants, or anything done to the body permanently is bad and leaving the body alone and not changing it is good. However, it’s not all black and white for me. There are many reasons someone could get a body modification.
One reason someone could get a body modification would be a health concern. I realize that may sound ridiculous but sometimes a person's body is shaped in a way that will harm them. One example would be

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