Tattoos In the Kingdom?

jwabuse.com

My wife was used on an assembly experience part a couple years back and the CO made her cover up her tats. It was a factor in her waking up, so we are glad it happened. It's amazing how whitewashed they want things to be. If someone is up on the stage telling their life story about coming in from out of "the world" wouldn't them being as genuine and real as possible be the best thing? Nope. Everyone needs to look picture perfect 1950s. Ridiculous really.
Cold Steel

I can imagine a former gang member would be a great elder. He would be forthright without getting in your face or being trite. Because of his background he'd be more understanding and probably more apt to actually help people than to glory in his appointment. And many of them value loyalty, so I'm not surprised he worked out okay.