Good afternoon everyone,

I hate to get into a discussion such as this, but I think should.  I once
skateboarded, what seems like many years ago now, but now that I work for a
research institution, I have a new respect for the restrictions placed upon
skateboarders in particular.  Unfortunately, skateboarders can't be lumped
with skaters, different all together.  I've seen them using public and
private walkways, banisters, parking lots and various other locations to
practice stunts and show-off.  Here at Indiana University, and in the local
community, some restrictions have been placed on the use of skateboards, but
not many, and we've had our share of accidents.  We've had skateboarders
break/dislocate both arms and legs trying to ride banisters and guard-rails,
and then try to sue the institution where they were injured - which could
happen at any institution.  At the local Masonic lodge, a teenager was
riding an outdoor railing, slipped and broke his ankle, and then tried to
make the Lodge pay for his medical expenses (who happened to be having a
meeting later that night).  Its a serious litigous matter, and often
skateboarders disregard safety protocals and city regulations, simply
because they have no where else to go, and where else is better to practice
than on 4 miles of concrete (college campuses)?  But I must say that skaters
in general are a very different group, I still skate, and like many other
'skaters', I adhere to the rules, but most skateboarders do not.

Harrison Wick, MLS, MA
Indiana University

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