skateboarding is not a crime Options

[ReggieM]

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.

[xKatt]

1. no one sucks or are they dumb?You can say that about anything...

2.way to take it out of context, i was stating that they could hurt each other as easily as skateboarders could jumping off stairs.

3. Havnt handled anything more than 10 dollars wtf are u talking about,i also have my license and drive everyday if ur trying to offend me please think of something that has to be true.I do understand insurance and liabilty...

4. difference of a bike from a skateboard? bike proably being more dangerous and faster and more risky.Of course i dont have to take a skateboard but what happens if i wanna be eco friendly? i dont see how it not being imperative have to do with my topic at all.If i drive gas and college parking is horrendous. Why not look cool riding a skateboard from point a to b.

5. also skateboarding is a sport.argue.maybe in not this situation though.

6. oh yes i know what skitching is lol ty tony hawk games.And im sure people try that but thats just a responsibility issue.i have yet to see someone do that in my whole life besides me jokingly.anyone can abuse something by being stupid.

its like calling out the kids who jump of of houses,that isnt a valid point.

1. Okay, let's put the slang aside. Someone inexperienced who uses his skateboard as transportation will be more likely to get into an accident.

When a teenager gets granted his license for the first time, he is more likely to get in an accident than someone whose license was granted 20 years ago. That's why insurance is so much higher for young people.

That's not to say that someone that's had their license for 20 years is safe from accidents, but their insurance is a lot less because it's less likely for it to happen with experience.

My point? Not everyone with a skateboard knows how to control it.

2. When you sign up for a sport such as rugby or football, you are acknowledging the possibility (almost certainty) of getting hurt. These sports are played within enclosed areas where all the players are willingly and actively participating in the sport. As long as the players aren't tackling civilians, it's perfectly legal.

Take boxing for example, the point being to knock the other person out. Perfectly legal because both parties agree to it.

However, when you're skating, the person you're turning into roadkill most likely has not signed an agreement allowing this.

3. We're not trying to offend you. That's not the purpose of a debate.

4. You're right, bikes are a lot faster, but there are a number of things a bike has that a skateboard doesn't. First of all, BRAKES. Secondly, those cute little bells you can ring to tell someone you're coming. Thirdly, the ability to make sharp turns, decrease your speed and overall better control.

As far as being eco friendly, I'd encourage using a bike.

5. Yup, skateboarding is a sport, at least in my book. I'm not saying skateboarding in itself should be outlawed, but it should definitely only stay within areas where it's permitted.

6. Breaking city ordinance laws is showing a lack of responsibility.