I have nothing against tattoos, piercings or whatever body modifications. Some can even beautiful or interesting.

The last time I stumble across more and more people (mostly young girls) that have a name a sort of caligraphed in elegant letters in the lower part of the neck, say between neck and throat.

I can’t help thinking that these girls may not be putting these tattoos voluntary.

To me they look like a modern brand.

As a descendant of Surinam slaves, this makes me a bit sad. Yes, it really does!