The article about banning skateboards/longboards on your campus by Joseph Froemming was absolutely ridiculous.
I think it was a mistake to have published this because it was a completely one-sided opinion about someone’s dislike of a purely recreational method of transportation.
Joseph defaced the longboarding community as a whole.
While I do agree that some skaters do cause trouble and are not respectful of others on sidewalks or paths, he should not be allowed to lump everyone in that bad group.
His article did not even gather other peoples’ opinions on the matter. Therefore, I am lead to believe this is just a rant by a disgruntled pedestrian who is using and abusing a tool at his expense to further his idea that longboards or skateboards are a hazard.
I think it is extremely unethical to use a newspaper (whether a school paper or national paper) to complain about a small group just because he does not like them.
I do not expect an apology or retraction of the article, just be mindful of what you are publishing.
Singling out a minority, and not even getting their story, is wrong and just rude.
Had Joseph taken the time to gather opinions other than his own I would not be writing this as it would have been the opinion of the population.
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