Metal skateboards' professional skateboarder Fred Gall has been detained in Newark, New Jersey, for skateboarding hard in the streets.
While some may view skateboarding as a nuisance or a danger to public safety, the reality is that skateboarding is not a crime.
Gall was reportedly skating on public property in Newark when police detained him.
According to witnesses, he was not causing any harm or interfering with traffic but was enjoying his passion for skateboarding.
The incident has sparked a debate about the legality of skateboarding in public spaces.
While NC State Senator Timothy Moffitt proposes bill to ban skateboarding on public roads, other states might follow suit if the bill succeeds.
Despite this, some still view skateboarding as a nuisance or a danger to public safety. Skaters are often chased away from public spaces and fined for skating on public property.
The attitude towards skateboarding is not only unfair, but it also ignores the positive aspects of it as an Olympic sport.
Although core skaters want it as a crime and not an Olympic sport, some fanatics still prefer it to be a sport than a crime.
Skateboarding allows young people to express themselves creatively and stay physically active.
It can also be an alternative form of transportation, particularly in urban areas where traffic and parking can be challenging.