Does she have insurance in case she takes out grannie coming 'round a corner? IS she wearing OSHA approved safety gear? Can she write off the skateboard on her taxes? She is paying taxes, isn't she? Is she organized as an LLC? Is there a legal waiver for cuteness? How long does that apply? If other young'n's want to get into the act, how will they be judged? What about a 30 year old, retired skateboard professional? Should they have to take a test to be allowed to ride on the sidewalk? Does commerce trump having fun, as far as waiving law is concerned? Could I drive really, really fast on the highway 'cause it's commerce related?
Me, I financed my youth mowing lawns. Sometimes I walked the mower down the street; probably breaking the law. No safety glasses, ear protection, steel toed boots, ..........
Then there is this:
Kallen Ford learned that kicking a Hacky Sack qualifies as releasing a projectile just after 6 p.m. Tuesday when he was handed a $250 ticket for booting the small bean bag outside a Pearl Street deli.
From Tickets on the Pearl Street Mall doubled this year.
Crazy days.
