I have recently been fortunate to have the opportunity to move to the city of San Francisco for college. The city of San Francisco has always been an inspiration to me, in that its known for allowing its citizens to express themselves freely. This city truly embraces diversity. Which is why, upon my arrival to San Francisco, I was appalled to find the level of disrespect that many showed me as a skateboarder. Some of my first memorable experiences in the city included rudeness and hostility, by both security officials as well as police officers. Furthermore, the city's lawsâ
The volume of support has now reached a point where local city council offices can no longer ignore our request for a formal hearing. I am currently drafting a letter to the transport committee to secure a meeting time for next week.
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Kevin Moore
19 years ago
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come on SF keep it real. stop the fines and let the city breathe.
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Sarah Barnes
19 years ago
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SF is supposed to be about freedom and this is just plain stupid. stop treating skaters like criminals for just trying to get around.
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Mike Santana
19 years ago
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Skateboarding is not a crime. Let people ride their boards to work and class without getting harassed.
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Elena Hunt
19 years ago
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Seen too many kids get yelled at by security just for rolling down the street. It is total BS.
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Jason Carter
19 years ago
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RIDICULOUS that we have to go through this. SF used to be the skate capital of the world and now they treat us like outcasts.
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Marcus Webster
19 years ago
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it helps with traffic and its fun. just let them ride.
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I have recently been fortunate to have the opportunity to move to the city of San Francisco for college. The city of San Francisco has always been an inspiration to me, in that its known for allowing its citizens to express themselves freely. This city truly embraces diversity. Which is why, upon my arrival to San Francisco, I was appalled to find the level of disrespect that many showed me as a skateboarder. Some of my first memorable experiences in the city included rudeness and hostility, by both security officials as well as police officers. Furthermore, the city's lawsâ
The volume of support has now reached a point where local city council offices can no longer ignore our request for a formal hearing. I am currently drafting a letter to the transport committee to secure a meeting time for next week.
6 Comments
K
Kevin Moore
19 years ago
Featured
come on SF keep it real. stop the fines and let the city breathe.
S
Sarah Barnes
19 years ago
Featured
SF is supposed to be about freedom and this is just plain stupid. stop treating skaters like criminals for just trying to get around.
M
Mike Santana
19 years ago
Featured
Skateboarding is not a crime. Let people ride their boards to work and class without getting harassed.
E
Elena Hunt
19 years ago
Featured
Seen too many kids get yelled at by security just for rolling down the street. It is total BS.
J
Jason Carter
19 years ago
Featured
RIDICULOUS that we have to go through this. SF used to be the skate capital of the world and now they treat us like outcasts.
M
Marcus Webster
19 years ago
Featured
it helps with traffic and its fun. just let them ride.
come on SF keep it real. stop the fines and let the city breathe.