Question Authority
This new anthology of tales by skaters "No Comply: Skateboarding speaks on Authority" looks interesting:
Due to conflicts with police, property owners, security and everyday civilians, skateboarders inevitably develop a unique perception of authority..."
I'd love to be sent a review copy of this (big hint guys), so that I can write it up properly and do it justice, as it's unlikely to appear in any of the skate shops near where I live in Spain.
Talking of which, Skateboarding is BIG here in Spain - I live in a small town and we have two skate-parks with plans for a third - I think the town hall are aware of their social responsibilities and ensure that skaters have somewhere to go.
I can't imagine the police are any better here if you are skating illegaly though - the local police might be cool but I wouldn't want to get any grief from the Guardia Civil - those guys look hardcore.
"The founding fathers would be saddened to see that in 2005 the current interpretation of their basic societal framework included the green-lighting of acts such as the bum-rushing of a 13-year-old skating alone in a public park..."
Are you a Skateboarder?
Do you have an "Extreme Tale"?
If so please contact the author to be interviewed for "Extreme Tales"
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