Roller Rinks – Safe or No?

Damn! Every great idea I have has to blow up in my face. I just saw this story: http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story/Teen-Attacked-By-Mob-At-Roller-Rink/LcF4WKmpHkKiNdTpOSISRg.cspx?rss=785.
I was just thinking on Saturday how much fun a Retro 70’s Roller Skating Birthday Bash for Red would be next month. Then I see this! Sure, I would be going to some suburban rink and not this one in The “D”. But still, this story makes me think any other parents that see it aired locally will be reluctant to allow their precious angels to attend a skate party. Because we could be targeted for a “gang initiation” – this is me doubting that was even the case! That kid probably knew every one of his attackers and had instigated their wrath. Sure, call me a skeptic but the truth about random violent acts is that they are extremely rare! Even in the ghetto. They are alot more rare than domestic crimes, that is for sure!