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A Jie warrior with scars designed to look like AK-47s. Previous generations had scars representing wild animals and abstract symbols of power. Now, guns and satellite phones are common showing how deeply guns have become a symbol and tool for holding onto power.
Photo credit: Trevor Snapp/GlobalPost
This is Pretty Sad
I wonder if the dude with the Nokia tracphone powerscars feels intimidated by the dude with blackberry or iPhone scars....
Changing cultural norms in the flesh, so to speak