ar there are more than 350 million dollars spent on skateboarding-related products. Everything from wheels and kneepads, to shoes and clothing items, I’m sure you’ve seen a television commercial or advertisement in a magazine lately that features a skateboarder.Yet, the current trend in city law-making is turning skateboarders into criminals by outlawing skateboarding in downtown areas, where the total number of skateboarders is greatest, and not providing an alternative to what was stripped away. We are one of the cross-sections of America’s youth that needs you the most. Please don’t turn your backs on us, like so many others have, by dismissing my letter. Ours is a real problem that requires people in your position to be part of the solution.I understand that rules and regulations are necessary to help keep the people and the people around me safe and happy. I hope that you will try and understand that I want to be safe, happy, and able to ride my skateboard.Sincerely,Skaters...
