"The city recognizes that skating is a form of transportation, but the neighborhood is saying, 'Hey, there've been frequent reports of skate accidents in this neighborhood. One day we're going to hear a story of a severe accident,'" says Leonard, as he grabs his crotch and shifts from left to right.

I have a sneaking suspicion that this has less to do with safety and more to do with Leonard ensuring he secures a nice, cushy, private sector position with some West Hills fat-cat post retirement.