June 20, 2011

Getting some “ink” for DC Statehood

By Mike Panetta

Topics:
Mike Panetta
dc statehood
education

I recently got a DC flag tattoo at Tattoo Paradise in Adams Morgan, and it was documented in a great video by Brandon Bloch.

I was joined at the tattoo studio by former ANC commissioner and candiate for DC Council, Bryan Weaver who got a cool Mayan “13″ that was done in the style of the DC flag.

I had been thinking about doing something like this for a while, especially since getting arrested a few months ago in an act of civil disobedience on Capitol Hill. It’s a great way to mark that event, and will serve as a permanent reminder of the work that will need to be done to achieve statehood for DC.

The timing also worked out well for a “DC Flag Day in the Flesh” rally at Dupont Circle that was organized by the awesome Allyson Behnke. It was a great event where everyone with DC flag tattoos gathered in one place and we got some good media coverage for the issue. Thanks to her and Adam Eidinger for getting everyone together.

It’s been a crazy year so far…I’ve been arrested and have gotten a tattoo! I’m turing 40 soon, I guess this is my version of a mid-life crisis! Check out the videos and links below: