Skateboarding entrepreneur comments on “misunderstanding of skateboarding”

A letter to the editor of Here (August 20) from Ross Smith, an entrepreneur who works with skateboarders, responds to criticisms of skateboarders in the Moncton area.

Highlights:

“It's frustrating to read articles that set out to comment on how we fit into traffic, but end up clearly being about simply disliking skateboarders.”

“In this age of concerns over overuse of automobiles and rising obesity rates, banning a viable form of active, green transportation is ludicrous. Many people don't simply skate for transportation, but practice tricks.”

“Moncton is home to many skilled skateboarders”

I commend this writer for his willingness to stand up for his sport and community.