Pace on Earth

Let's Roll

The skateboarding community, and larger slacker community (of which I include myself), mobilized today in a show of solidarity for Lee Breen. Lee is making a stand against Fredericton By-Lay S-9 which states that "No person shall coast or slide on a slide, toboggan, wagon, skateboard or other device on a street in the city." This is obviously close to my heart because it would seem to make my favourite winter sport, bumper sliding, illegal.

Lee was ticketed some weeks back and indicated that he would not be paying the fine. He decided that he would prove a point and do 5 days of hard time in Saint John. The punishment does not fit the crime and that's Lee's point. Skateboarders have been give places to do their thing if, that is, half pipes and rail slides are their thing.A certain segment of the slacker pop actually uses their boards to get around town. In a city that champions itself a green leader Team Breen is asking why their environmentally friendly means of transport is being demonized. Well played sirs, well played.

I, of course, agree with Team Breen because they are pretty much family. I do however remember that I can't even think about gliding smoothly on a long board without losing my balance so I won't be changing my habits if this protest leads to any change. I do, however, agree that using a skateboard to get around should not be a crime.

Jail's no joke - Free Lee Breen!

Pace out.

Labels: Freddy Beach, Lee Breen

posted by Vitamin S @ 6:06 p.m.