This thread discusses the Content article: Skaters mob first-ever A.F. skateboard competition

highly irresponsible to publish photos of skateboarder with out helmets or at least mention that it is extremely stupid to ride without one.
people not smart enough to where a helmet need people ( newspapers, city leaders) to tell them they should where one

criminally negligent of the city officials to allow it on city property.

stupid parents for not teaching their kids .


can you say Darwin award?

dear mr mayor , i would expect that the "leaders" of community would have more common sense than let a sixteen year old skateboarder ride let alone compete on city property with our a helmet. . i saw the daily herald photos of the boarders in a city skateboard park competing with no helmets on. concrete ,and brains wrapped in a thin layer of bone, hhmmm . concrete wins that one and the city get sued for millions even thought the parents are to stupid to teach their kids better. if you are a "leader" you will stand up and say this was wrong and educate the public as to why.
also i would evaluate the judgment of the person in charge of organizing this event.