That's a whole different debate though, the same could be said about religion. Why do people believe in XYZ and call themselves Christians or Jews or Muslims or whatever, why not just live as you want? Perhaps they are living how they want to, and religion is something they choose to believe in. I'm not preaching to anyone, I'm not saying YOU'VE GOT TO BE EDGE OR THE WORLD WILL END, it's not there for that reason at all, I got the tattoo because straight edge means a lot to ME. I didn't do it for other people, which as I've said is why it's on my chest, so it's for my eyes only, yes other people may see it at times but so be it.