Plight and hope for the Ann Arbor skateboarder

Concentrate has long written about the need for a skatepark in Ann Arbor, a point made all the more relevant when you consider the general hostility the community shows toward boarders. The Michigan Daily captures in words and photos why. Excerpt: "Being a skateboarder is tough. Learning tricks and having balance doesn't come easily to many people. But it's particularly difficult to be a skater in Ann Arbor. The nearest skate park is miles away, and it's illegal to be on a skateboard in the majority of the city. Fines for skateboarding can reach up to $150 and skaters' boards can be confiscated. Campus police, Ann Arbor police and private security constantly kick skaters out of parking lots, alleyways and parking garages." Read the rest here.