I think that is a great subject to blog about. About three and a half years ago we moved into the quiet hills of southern missouri. Down here we quickly found out exactly what they though about big, bearded, earrings and visible tattoos....without even giving me a chance to show them my heart. It's very important to give someone a chance first. Even with a tattoo on their face, you never know what led them to get that, or situation they may currently be in.
It is very interesting indeed with things like tattoos as often, there is a fashion component to it, especially these days. It is the same with beards. Imagine looking at old photos of the very people who judge you now. Imagine they are still sporting flared pants.
Of course, they would argue that the pants are not permanent but, if tattoos had been in fashion instead, they would likely have them too. People judge forgetting that everyone has been young as well as all the other factors that lead to various decisions.