citation #3

http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/portfolios/2003/mwk122/Reprt.pdf

Executive Summary
Penn State does not allow skateboarding on campus due to vandalism that has
occurred. To determine whether or not the Undergraduate Student Government should
reform this policy, I conducted interviews with the Penn State Police Investigations
Supervisor and the Director of Judicial Affairs.
The existing ban assumes that skaters will damage Penn State property, singles
out skateboards, and does not allow for the use of long boards (longer skateboards
incapable of causing physical damage). This ban also overlooks the transportation
potential of skateboards.
Student opinion was determined via a survey. Sixty percent of students feel that
skateboarding should be permitted on campus, and most students know someone who
skateboards.
Due to the voice of students and unjust assumptions in the ban, the Undergraduate
Student Government should seek alternatives to the current ban on skateboarding at Penn
State.

This link shows that people in Penn state, say basically the same thing that I say. Students in Penn state university state that people are responsible for their actions and people should not automatically assume if something gets messed up; that a skateboarder was responsible for it. Anybody can look guilty, but are not guilty until proven so. Everyone has a mind of their own, however people can be influenced. That does not mean they have to listen and follow someone’s influence. A skateboarder is a regular person, the only difference is he or she has a board. The skateboard doesn’t influence the skater; therefore the only person who controls you is yourself.