Well written post bro.
As a skateboarder , I wouldn't call skateboarding a sport so I don't think it has place in the Olympic games.
On the other hand , since it will be an Olympic sport we took advantage of it and pressured the mayor of our city to build a skatepark.And we did it.
I've been skating this city for almost 14 years and trust me , we have had big discussions for a park and nothing.
Sorry for the babbling , my point is that whether we like it or not , a coin has 2 sides and both can be good.