Dear Editor,
Please, no tattoo shops in the Historic Downtown and Midtown area, just as the ordinance states.
There are other areas for the shops, so the question is why is it so important to change the ordinance to fit his personal preference? Mr. Hudder may believe his freedom of speech is being violated, but what about those of us that agree with the ordinance? Tattooing has become big business as the culture embraces a fad that at one time was not so widely accepted. His business can do just as well a short distance away from the downtown area.
Also, to state and use the endorsement of Randy White, a pastor who believes a tattoo makes a person be an individual is questionable. God makes us individuals and unique, not a tattoo. This is the marketing lie that sells to those that fall into the trap of “getting on-board” to be part of the fad. Randy White has had his share of creditability issues; this adds one more to the list.
I hope the Plant City Planning Board has enough people who will stick to the ordinance as it was written.
Carrine Narey
Plant City