Works Cited

1.) Larson, Aaron. "Assault and Battery." Expert Law (2003): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2010. http://www.expertlaw.com/library/personal_injury/assault

2.) Loch, Curt. "Skateboarding." Recreation Management (2010): 1. Web. 10 Nov 2010. http://www.recmanagement.com/200507gc04.php.

3.) Juteau, Rob. "Village board reviewing skateboard ordinances." LittleFallsTimes.com (2010): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2010. http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x487938097/Village-board-reviewing-skateboard-ordinances.

4.) Rogers, Kelley. "The Rise and Demise (and Rise) Of A Skate Park." Skaters For Public Skate Parks (2009): 1. Web. 16 Nov 2010. http://www.skatepark.org/the-rise-and-demise-and-rise-of-a-skate-park.html.

5.) Roth, Erica. "Skateboarding Safety Rules." Livestrong.com (2010): 1. Web. 10 Nov 2010. http://www.livestrong.com/article/83396-skateboarding-safety-rules/.  

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7.) WSBTV.com, . "Skater Hater: Cop Decks Skateboarder." WSBTV (2007): 1. Web. 15 Nov 2010. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11316035/detail.html.

Reflection Paragraph on Sources

Throughout all the research of my blog project, I found it difficult to locate credible sources. It was easy to find websites that were not reputable; however, it was not so easy finding the reliable ones. After countless searches, I would sometimes find a good site to use. But as I said in my last blog, it was extremely challenging to come across these websites with the limited searches. One of the sites that I found to be the most useful in my research was assaultcharges.org. This website was not only reputable, but contained valuable information that I needed in order to determine the results of assault and battery on a minor. Without the assistance of this website, I do not think that this question would have been answered as thoroughly. The websites that I found to be the most trustworthy included assaultcharges.org, expertlaw.com, legalmatch.com, and recmanagement.com. Through my research I did not have any biased websites, only sites that were reliable and credible.

Reflection Paragraph on Process

Throughout my blog experience, I felt a few different emotions that ultimately helped me get my research done. At times when I had to find credible websites, I would often get stressed out and upset because it was difficult. On top of that, it was hard finding a specific website or article that was actually useful to my topic. So not only was it hard to find a reputable site, it was also challenging to find a site based on one of my research questions. As a result of this, I would sometimes spend up to an hour trying to get a reliable website. However, because this task was such a pain, I wanted to get it done and over with so that I would not have to deal with it again. During my research, I also became somewhat frustrated when I had to find a map pertaining to my topic. I had a rough time trying to locate a map of South Carolina that also included the districts. Over and over again, I just kept finding actual Google navigation maps for traveling. As I said earlier, this made me want to get done with it that much quicker. However, I did enjoy finding photographs about my topic and explaining them. Personally, this was the easiet part of the project as well. If I could have done something differently, I probably would have used my time wisely. As you can probably see, This blog was posted about five hours before the entire project was due. Due to this, I wish that I would have jumped on it a lot sooner than the last minute. For the most part though, I would rather do a blog research project than an actual research paper any day.

Reflection Paragraph on Findings

Through the research I conducted based on my topic, I discovered much information about why there is a major issue with public skateboarding. In the process, I was also able to determine the answers to my essential questions. For example, I learned that if an adult was to physically harm a minor skater, then he/she would receive jail time. In any case where a person physcially inflicts injury on someone else, that person is committing the act of assault and battery, which is a crime punishable by jail. Also, I came to learn that if a skater was to injure himself/herself at a public place, then that place would be held fully accountable for the accident. These types of problems are also known as liability issues, and lead me on to my other question. Skaters are often told to immediately leave public places because of the risk of injury or property damage. And although the skater(s) may not be skating at the time, they are still told to leave in order to prevent any complications. Through my research, I have also learned wht police typically get involved with public skateboarding incidents. The answer to this question is because of the 'bad' skater crowd. In skating, there are two separate groups, one containing the troublemakers and the other containing the respectful skaters. Being that most skaters are associated with being instigators, both groups(including the 'good' crowd) are classified as 'bad.' Therefore, in certain situations law enforcers get involved. Lastly, I discovered that boards are often confiscated as a way to punish the rider for disobeying rules/regulations. After finding the answers to these questions, I realized that the most significant piece of information was that skaters are forced to leave public places because of liability issues and property damage. Personally, this was not as surprising to me as the information regarding assault and battery. There are three different degress of battery, with first being the worst. This degree/form of battery requires a person to physically injure someone to a severe extent. After all of the research I did, no further questions developed within me. In conclusion, I feel that skateboarders should and should not be able to skate public places. It all depends on the attitude of the skater, and how that person presents himself/herself in public situations.

Finding Paragraph #3

When people often think of skateboarders, they think of mischievous, belligerent troublemakers that deserve nothing more than lawful punishment. This is primarily why police tend to get involved in situations where skaters are told to leave public places. When somebody tells a skater to leave they are not joking around. If a skater is brazen about the situation and ignores all warnings, then that person will not think twice about calling the police.These types of situations can also result in board confiscation. Boards are typically confiscated as a form of punishment for disobeying orders/warnings pertaining to skateboarding. To help clarify this, here is an example: According to Mayor James Kierzinski of St. Johnsville, New York, anyone caught violating city ordinance may have his/her board confiscated as punishment. Basically, if somebody is caught skating, then their board can be confiscated as a form of punishment for going against city ordinance. In skateboarding, there are two main groups in which skaters are divided. One group consists mainly of renegade troublemakers that make no effort to abide by rules or laws in effect. This is the group that is generally responsible for hostile situations that can sometimes occur. The other group consists mostly of polite and respectful individuals who abide by what is right. This crowd is the least of worries for people who often deal with the 'bad' crowd.

 Juteau, Rob. "Village board reviewing skateboard ordinances." LittleFallsTimes.com (2010): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2010. <http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x487938097/Village-board-reviewing-skateboard-ordinances>.

Finding Paragraph #2

When people skate public places, the risk of injury is present and many opposing people tell the skaters to leave. Under some circumstances, even if a skater is not skating he/she will be told to leave. Through my research, I have discovered that others force skaters to leave certain spots due to both liability and damage issues. According to Curt Loch, skateboarding should be banned in specific areas primarily because of these two reasons. The major problem regarding liability leads me on to my next question. What type of issues would a public place or facility face if a skater was to get injured on their grounds? Well, based on my research, a public place or facility would face (as mentioned earlier) a liability issue. If a person was to get hurt while on the premises of a public facility, then that place would be held accountable for the injury. When a skater decides to skate a public area, then the responsibility for that skater is passed on to the facility wherever he/she may be skating. Therefore, if that skater is hurt while on the grounds of that facility, then the facility is fully responsible for the incident.

Loch, Curt. "Understanding the Issues." Recreation Management (2010): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2010. <http://www.recmanagement.com/200507gc04.php>.

Finding Paragraph #1

Through my research pertaining to the major issue of public skateboarding, I have determined the consequences of an adult physically harassing a minor skater. In any case where an adult physically causes harm to a minor, the crime is otherwise known as battery. "A battery is the willful or intentional touching of a person against that person’s will by another person, or by an object or substance put in motion by that other person" (Larson). According to this quote, battery is basically the intentional touching of someone against his/her consent. Because of this, an adult who demonstrates this act on a person of younger age will receive jail time. The charge of battery is usually accompanied by assault. Assault is where a person has the intent to cause physical harm to somebody else but does not. For example, if a person was skating and somebody else raised his/her fist as to strike that person, then that would be assault. The act of that individual following through with the striking of the skater is battery. Thus, being that the person raised a fist and followed through with physical contact, the acts of both assault and battery took place.

Larson, Aaron. "Assault and Battery." Expert Law (2003): n. pag. Web. 17 Nov 2010. <http://www.expertlaw.com/library/personal_injury/assault