When it boils down to it tattoos are just art (decoration) on one's body. But there can be so much more to it-meaning. It can be a reminder of one's faith, a symbol of hope, and so much more.

I do have a tattoo and was told it was wrong to have one.

However, no one but yourself can decide what is good or bad (in so many words, as shakespeare would say)

I know lots of sikhs who disapprove of my tattoo, I really believe Society has a lot to do with how sikhs (and others) in general view tattoos, like conditioning and learned behaviors. I know lots of people who look down at people with tattoos-and look down on me.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/hard-talk/2015-sikhism-and-tattoos.html

And if you think about it, humans are animals, we evolved throughout the years, we still have the same instinct of animals, but have been blessed with reason. We strive to be above instinct; hence rules and society.

But back to tattoos: all in all, there is nothing wrong with getting tattoos, its up to you to decide it is bad or good. Think of why you want it, not because others tell you what it is or isn't. Sometimes I wonder why people judge others, what gives anyone the right to? I mean you don't know what happened to that person or what lead to that person's decision...
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=2015

Just thought it was important someone get this out there.