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The Grand Turk
Ataturk tattoos rise in popularity in Turkey
2010-07-30
[Al Arabiya Latest] Tattoos of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's signature, founder of the modern day secular Turkey, is becoming more of a popular choice among secular Turks.

"This tattoo is getting more and more popular every day, especially among young people," Murat Arti, a tattoo artist and the owner of Tattoo Murat in the Sisli district of Istanbul, told the UAE-based THE NATIONAL newspaper.

"They think the government is trying to make them forget Ataturk. The government is even trying to change the constitution now."
Posted by:Fred

#3  I'll betcha nary an Armenian wears one.
Posted by: borgboy   2010-07-30 16:42  

#2  "Next elections"?

Forsooth, Moose, I had no idea you were so gullible.....
Posted by: Snuns Big Foot8077   2010-07-30 15:04  

#1  Not a good sign for the Islamists in the next elections.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2010-07-30 10:42  

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