A former white supremacist wants taxpayers to help him remove his "skinhead" tattoo so he can start living a new life.

Carl Nathaniel Drewett, who has an extensive criminal record, was once proud to wear the tattoo across his forehead.

But now Drewett, 28, regrets getting the tattoo; it is one of many white supremacist tattoos on his body but is the only one that can't be easily covered.

Should the taxpayer help to pay for prisoner tattoo removals? Here is the latest selection of Your Views:

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  2. Merv says
    "If it only cost $40 to get the tat done, another $40 should fill in all the gaps so that the message is unreadable. Then this yobbo can get a job and save up to have it all removed."
  3. Louise Reynolds says
    "Sounds like a worthwhile investment to me, so long as he is well-supported in other areas so that he can make a go of a new lifestyle."
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