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.