Tattoos, the mark of "success" or just a mess?

Did you see Donald Trump on Letterman? He made a statement that I wished many more people would have heard. He hates tattoos. Now if "the" Donald hates tattoos and he is the standard of success in this society, according to most, than I wish some of these followers would follow his lead and stop getting them. Why is everyone, both young and old getting tattoos? When did this rush of scarring the skin become so popular? Did you know that if you get a tattoo, then you can no longer give blood. If tattooing is so safe, then why are you excluded as a blood donor? You can be infected with Hepetitis C, not only from dirty needles, but dirty ink as well. You have no clue as to if that needle is clean or if the dye is clean. (especially that dye) Most tattoo "artists" have a certain look, and it isn't one of cleanliness. Do you think they really dispose of ink after every client? What is wrong with these older people getting these tattoos? Do you really think these colored brandings on your skin look nice? Tattoos make you look very base, cheap and low class. But don't take my word for it, ask Donald Trump.