Making the rounds of the DC lists, this will be of interest to those of us
generally who advocate expanding skate access on public roadways.

>By now most of you know that Eddy was ticketed last summer for skating on
>the Blue Ridge Parkway. Skating (the ticket actually said "Rollerblading")
>is not legal on the parkway though bicycling is legal. He has a court date
>scheduled for December 6. You can also read the Inline Planet story for
>details:
>
>http://www.inlineplanet.com/2006-11/02/parkway.html
>
>Eddy would like support from the skating community. (Marshall are you
>listening?) Your support can be either by going to court with him and
>being prepared to testify or by submiting an affidavit. Eddy wants you to
>use your own words and experience but essentially you need to cover why
>skating should be allowed on the parkway and why Eddy in particular is no
>more danger to himself or other people than bikers by skating on the
>Parkway. I will research what comprises an affidavit and post the
>information to this group.
>
>For those who can go to court,, the date is December 6th. We will need to
>meet at Skate Farm on the 5th. The court hearing is about 120 miles away
>from the Skate Farm.
>
>I think it is important that witnesses represent a variety of demographics
>(E.G., I have the middle aged lady demographic all sewn up), and that
>witness be comfortable dealing with authority figures and be good public
>speakers. It is also probably a good idea that we have respectable jobs
>and are good upstanding citizens. I would also expect that witnesses
>should be prepared to submit affidavits. This is an opportunity to make a
>difference.
>
>I will get back to you with more information as I have it. Eddy is in
>China until December 4th.
>
>Carol Patch

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