http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH6AYVn2yw4


This was on go skateboarding day, luckily i didnt receive any of this treatment. But do u believe skateboarding is a crime and your opinion of the video.

It's against the law to ride a dirtbike on a public street - so that makes it punishable. I don't see cops chasing kids on dirtbikes. Only skateboards.

& where do you come off saying that I've contributed nothing to the thread? - not to go off topic but I'm curious.

EDIT ; I read the whole thread. :]]

Just because you don't see it on YouTube doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Cops do chase after kids (and even adults) on dirt bikes riding on the street/sidewalk. Read some newspapers... or search google. I'm sure you'll "see" something.

And though the thread didn't mention "dirt bikes" specifically, we pretty much ruled that anyone abusing the law in this regard should be punished. Dirt bikes, bike messengers, skateboarders... the whole shebang. This is tiring.

Now, you can probably debate why you don't like these laws, that'll fly fine.

Uh - that wasn't what I was getting at. I was saying that around my town I see kids getting stopped by cops because of skateboards, but I have yet to see someone get stopped because of a dirtbike. I don't even see it in newspapers.

Public streets are ideal for skaters because there's tons of stuff to grind on, jump over, etc. Dirt biking is for dirt. You probably don't see cops chasing after kids on dirtbikes because kids don't dirtbike on public streets. At least not where I live.

And I said that because you didn't say anything supporting your statement as to why you think the skateboarders shouldn't have gotten in trouble when it was already stated that it was legitimate that they get punished. If you have a problem with the law itself, you could've presented points about that.

Also, I'm quite sure that riding a bike is acceptable by most cities' ordinance laws. If it isn't in your city and your brother can get away with it while skaters don't, I'd understand why you're upset.

I'm not upset - but I am saying, my brother rides his dirtbike on a public street & he skateboards on a public street. He's gotten in trouble by the cops countless times for skateboarding - but never has he gotten in trouble for riding the bike.

Oh, because I googled as soon as you mentioned dirt bikes, and I saw that there are adults and kids who have gotten in trouble for riding dirtbikes on public streets. So apparently, they do get in trouble. Maybe those cops that stalk your brother don't know the difference btw a regular bike and a dirt bike? *Shrugs*.

You said you never saw cops getting on people for riding bikes and I thought you meant that in general, not around your town. A misunderstanding, is all.

Basically, what we're getting at here is that if skateboarders (and the likes--dirt bikers included) follow the rules, then cops should have no business hunting them down like that. However, if they break the rules, they should be punished like any other lawbreaker.

I agree with that .. I just don't really understand why skateboarders can't ride on the streets. People can ride a bike on the streets. It's whatever though, I don't do either. Ha.

Wait... what? Skateboarders are subjected to the same laws bicyclists must adhere to generally. Where do you get that skateboarders are banned from skateboarding on streets? They are banned (and if not, should be) from private property, but I thought they're allowed on public streets so long as they do not pose a threat.

Which city ordinance says this?

skateboarding can be a way of someone`s life, so it`s not a crime .

smoking crack is a way of life... wow, let's free all the crack dealers, yo! they're not criminals, it's their way of life!

On a serious note, a lot of things can be argued to be "a way of life", but if that way of life disturbs private property and abuses public property, it's gotta go. Kick the habit, or be kicked.

f**kinnn mocker . anyways yeah true but i doubt you kno any skaters that 'disturbs' your property or some shit . yeah think about it .

Uh, I take it you didn't read the thread or else you'd be thinking differently. But good for you!

And I don't have to think about it. I just have to be informed on laws and read some newspapers. This shit's everywhere.

Sarcasm = Mocking? Yea... I guess. Sorry, dude.

well no one wants your stupid sarcasm that isn`t even funny . go shit on a skateboard if you feel it`s so bad .

Wow... "no one"... you speak for the world. That's cool. Anyway, the debate forum works a little differently than the rest of cB. I suggest you read the rules a little.

Logic actually has value here, so go buy some if you can't find any in your brain. Good night!

the f**k cares i`m not saying 'no one' as literally . and you're a dumbass cuhz you can`t buy logic . and even if you can buy logic and shit you can`t ever you can`t even afford it . so shut up .

Fae, QUIT arguing with him / her, it'll get you nowhere. Lmfao! I agree with you and Katt. You've said it all.

Dang ladies. Let's cool down a bit.

When it says no skating on a sign, does it mean no transportation or no hobbying as in doing tricks and stuff or both?

2.i thougt we didnt want global warming why are we wasting time kicking kids having fun not in gangs out of the sidewalk, when they could be driving or something.

they`re just saying to not skate in that area .

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LMAO.

Can someone remove this girl from the debate forum? She has the intelligence, maturity and debate skills of a gerbil.

yes skate as in.....?

Skateboarders get in trouble for just skating around my neighborhood.
I must live in a really sheltered neighborhood from what I'm reading. We aren't allowed to do anything. Ha.

I take it you don't understand sarcasm so I'll leave you alone. I don't think you know the difference between what is literal and what is figurative anyway.



Yes, enough with that. I was just having fun, Sandra. But I guess I better be the bigger person here.



Tell that to the one cussing up a storm there... but I'm done.



=) My thoughts exactly.



If your brother is skating in areas that are allowed and a cop jumped him, you better report that cop.

Aren’t you a skater, katt?
I still remember your old username something like ruggedkatt? Something like that.

IMO, Skateboarding is perfectly okay as long you don’t ruin any property. If there a place designed for skateboarding, do whatever you want.



Honestly, I don’t like the sign saying, “no skateboarding”, because I skateboard and do not do any tricks that damage the property.

Hmm, good point, but define "damage to property". You mean like physical, tangible damages?