tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38058111710136749362012-02-16T22:05:15.486-06:00CMT/ABATE is your Tennessee Motorcyclists Rights Organization, protecting your right to ride!Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-15381971295699222972007-11-13T16:58:00.000-06:002007-11-13T17:08:24.106-06:00

MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation236 Massachusetts Ave. NESuite 510Washington, DC 20002-4980202-546-0983 (voice)202-546-0986 (fax)http://www.mrf.org (website)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Michael "Boz" Kerr, MRF Vice-President boz@mrf.org (e-mail)Congressmen Filner, Kirk, Kuhl, Wamp and Walberg to attend MRF press conferenceThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to announce that

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These folks are taking the fight to the streets and are actively soliciting folks to fight all helmet tickets. Under North Carolina's new helmet law, all lids must meet FMVSS 218 and the first shot has been fired as you will see below.To learn more visithttp://boltcarolinas.orghttp://bikercourt.comSpecial Deputy Attorney GeneralMotor Vehicles SectionNC Attorneys General OfficeI was referred to

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Got Freedom? Not if these folks can help it!Below are insurance companies and organizations that oppose freedom of choice for adult motorcyclists. Is YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY on this list? Any organizations you belong to?If so, make your voice heard. Change insurance companies and tell the old one exactly why you are changing.www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/New-fact-sheet03/

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Tuesday October 23rd dawned with a heavy rain across Middle Tennessee and the prospect of rain for days. The MRF had issued a call to action for bikers from across the nation to come to DC and meet with Congressmen and Senators regarding the recent short sighted NTSB recommendations of mandatory helmet laws for all states and, while there, to ask for sponsorship of the HIPAA Recreational Injury

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-76021417965167232942007-10-18T18:31:00.000-05:002007-10-18T18:34:03.806-05:00

Motorcycle-helmet bill passes Senate; faces Granholm veto By Amy LaneLegislation that would allow some motorcyclists to ride without helmets has passed the Senate, after clearing the state House last week.The Senate on Thursday approved House Bill 4749, sponsored by Barbara Farrah, D-Southgate. The bill would give riders over 21 the option of going helmetless if they pay an annual state permit

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-82452099337470327062007-10-17T22:18:00.000-05:002007-10-17T22:22:29.304-05:00

MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation236 Massachusetts Ave. NESuite 510Washington, DC 20002-4980202-546-0983 (voice)202-546-0986 (fax)http://www.mrf.org (website)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relationsjeff@mrf.org (e-mail)We Need You In DC!If you are thinking of taking the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) up on our suggestion to have your

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Next Wednesday and Thurday I will be in DC to lobby the entire TN delegation regarding the HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Corrections Act and the recent NTSB recommendation that all states implement mandatory helmet laws.YOU CAN HELP.... call your US Congressman and both US Senators from TN and ask for their support on the HIPAA bill, HR 1076 and that the single minded approach to motorcycle

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-80640385029340749732007-10-10T10:28:00.000-05:002007-10-10T10:33:58.330-05:00

Mike Hays Accepts AMA Award Carol SImpson Accepts MRF PAC Award

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-69270530818262089662007-10-10T08:45:00.000-05:002007-10-10T08:47:56.691-05:00

MRF CALL TO ACTIONFor the past several weeks the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has been actively working on a multi-tiered strategic initiative to counter the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) program to pressure states into enacting mandatory helmet laws. We are prepared today to launch the program beginning with a Call to Action to our State Motorcycle Rights Organizations (

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-63150176658163176732007-10-08T22:36:00.000-05:002007-10-08T22:37:42.925-05:00

Harley Davidson's Worse Nightmare?http://inventorspot.com/articles/Harley_electric_motorcycle_7293 Harley Davidson's Worst Nightmare? The Electric Motorcycle by Guest Blogger, October 06, 2007 Our Guest Blogger, George Delozier, is from Pennsylvania and recently joined the U.S. Air Force. Growing up with all types of machines, George wanted to share the newest innovations on all things motor with

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-48357882412459277502007-10-05T12:18:00.000-05:002007-10-05T12:20:00.804-05:00

New Video - Motorcycle Awareness by the AMA

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-62483520597233101002007-10-04T07:10:00.000-05:002007-10-04T07:13:36.772-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)U.S. House of Representatives Forms Motorcycle Safety CaucusThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that the U.S. House of Representatives recently formed the first official motorcycle safety caucus. The group is open to all sitting U.S. Representatives and will focus only on

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-67344219221908079882007-10-02T08:45:00.000-05:002007-10-02T08:46:50.364-05:00

PRESS RELEASEContact: Mike Hays, 615 469-2567legislative@cmtabate.comCMT/ABATE Response to NTSB Helmet Law RecommendationsOn September 11, 2007, the NTSB issued the “most wanted” list of safety improvements, including calling for mandatory helmet laws for all motorcyclists in all states. Just hours later the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) released a supporting position.President

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A.B.A.T.E. OF PENNSYLVANIA RESPONSE TO THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD’S RECOMMENDATIONS OF 9-11-07On 9-11 the NTSB issued recommendations to states to require all motorcyclists and their passengers to wear Department of Transportation federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) 218-compliant helmets.A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania, the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education, has

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-8377347151473385782007-09-26T13:42:00.000-05:002007-09-26T13:44:45.794-05:00

Hey Docs, nurses, et al... before you come after the bikers who want freedom of choice, maybe you should clean up your own house! Hospitals cause over 100 times the deaths that supposedly couild be saved if all bikers wore helmets, and we don't accept NTSB or NHTSA's numbers on that!New Medicare Regulations Adopted to Reduce Certain Hospital Infections and Medical ErrorsMedicare Will Withhold

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-81196741975656723912007-09-25T11:06:00.000-05:002007-09-25T11:07:58.790-05:00

PRESS RELEASETennessee Motorcyclist’s Rights Group Wins Legislative AwardsHonored by Motorcycle Riders Foundation and American Motorcyclists AssociationCMT/ABATE, Tennessee’s State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization was honored by the MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) and the AMA (American Motorcyclists Association) at the recent MRF Meeting of the Minds in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.The MRF presented a

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-18977976453128182522007-09-15T09:59:00.000-05:002007-09-15T10:00:32.642-05:00

CMT/ABATE Response to NTSB Mandatory Helmet RecommendationFor those who haven’t heard, the NTSB held a dog and pony show on September 11, supposedly to address motorcycle safety. The ONLY thing really addressed was helmet use, as if that is the silver bullet that will save all motorcyclists from impending death. The problem as we see it is not helmets! Many factors need to be considered when

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-36665037699119422972007-09-14T15:33:00.000-05:002007-09-14T15:34:43.458-05:00

CMT/ABATE LEGISLATIVE RETREATOctober 20, 200711AM Until…2226 Rocky Springs RdNolensville, TN 37135Join fellow CMT/ABATE members, guest legislators and others for a day of brainstorming and planning for the upcoming legislative session. We are 75% of the way to having freedom of choice in Tennessee. BRING YOUR THOUGHTS, IDEAS & A COVERED DISH FOR THE POTLUCK DINNER!CAMPING SPACE AVAILABLE FOR

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MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation236 Massachusetts Ave. NESuite 510Washington, DC 20002-4980202-546-0983 (voice)202-546-0986 (fax)http://www.mrf.org (website)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Boz Kerr, MRF Vice-Presidentboz@mrf.org (e-mail)Motorcycle Riders Foundation Opposes NTSB Helmet Law RecommendationsThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) would like to express extreme disappointment

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-24581377926357916862007-09-10T15:43:00.000-05:002007-09-10T15:55:34.441-05:00

Below is an article on the Bikes Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally in Fayetteville, AR which attracts around 300,000 visitors over 4 days. The year before they repealed the helmet law in Arkansas they had a few hundred people attend, look at it NOW!The biggest event in Tennessee for 2007 was likely the HOG National Rally in KNoxville, drawing maybe 30,000 for a one time event. The Honda Hoot brings in

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-62174958962781011242007-09-04T13:19:00.000-05:002007-09-04T13:20:55.304-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)HIPAA Call to ActionWith Congress poised to return today from a sleepy month off fromWashington, it's a great time to call or e-mail your federal legislators and remind them to support HR 1076 and S 616, the two pieces oflegislation filed on behalf of motorcyclists to fix the discriminatory

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-84134399679417956402007-08-29T21:31:00.000-05:002007-08-29T21:45:11.234-05:00

Fabricating Trends in Fatal Motorcycle Crashesby Warren Woodward, Chair, State Legislative CommitteeStreet Bikers United HawaiiRecent Trends in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes: An Update ( http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/NCSA/Rpts/2006/810606.pdf ) is 72 pages of charts and analysis from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) based on the 10 years from 1995 to 2004. It should

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-58374450908325197062007-08-28T19:42:00.000-05:002007-08-28T19:44:23.754-05:00

Laws to muffle bikes create confusion, worryDaytona Beach News-Journal, FL - Cities from New York to Denver are giving motorcyclists the silent treatment. And that worries riders rights groups, which fear that a wave of ordinances aimed at muffling Harley-Davidsons, hushing Hondas and stifling Suzukis will create a confusing patchwork of laws that motorcyclists won't be able to navigate. The

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The Southern Thunder rally endured scorching temps with a high of 105 on Friday and close to it on Saturday but bikers are tough and ready to party! The crowd Friday night was much larger than last year and both Rockin' Foot Clutch and TKO rocked the house after the local electric coop came out and put a new transformer on the pole, quite a show in itself.Saturday was more heat and more fun with

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-77690311900678191252007-08-21T10:25:00.000-05:002007-08-21T10:34:47.078-05:00

I'm off to the Southern Thunder Rally this weekend and hope you will all join me! This rally is presented by CMT/ABATE's charters in Nashville and Springfield to benefit the organization. The funds raised help keep the lights on at the office and generally contribute to the general operation of CMT/ABATE, Tennessee's State Motorcyclists Rights organization.The weekend's fun includes biker rodeo

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NCOM:THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.on-a-bike.com/.NCOM NEWS BYTESCompiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of

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In the News-Tribune, Editor/Publisher Rebecca Tudley writes this true story.“The way my friend told it, this guy pushed his motorcycle from the patio into his living room where he began to clean the engine with some rags and a bowl of gasoline. When he finished, he sat on the motorcycle and decided to start it to make sure everything was still Ok.Unfortunately the bike started in gear and crashed

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-64566594899741213242007-08-07T15:28:00.000-05:002007-08-07T15:31:25.261-05:00

Remarks of Judith Lee StonePresident of Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety And Member of the Advisory Board of the National Campaign to Stop Red Light RunningMonday, August 6, 2007Recently the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the annual motor vehicle fatality toll for 2006 that indicates minor overall improvement over 2005, but the total number of fatalities last

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State cracks down on biker wheelies (Chattanooga Times Free-Press/Hill)Motorcyclists who ride on one wheel on Tennessee's public roads or in areas frequented by the public now can be cited for reckless driving. A state law that went into effect July 1 opens the way for a misdemeanor change for driving a motorcycle with the front tire intentionally raised off the ground. "I had talked to Judge

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-71939923956237084822007-07-24T10:46:00.000-05:002007-07-24T10:49:39.640-05:00

CALL YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE TODAY & ASK 5 OF YOUR FRIENDS TO DO THE SAME THEN ASK 5 OF THEIR FRIENDS AND SO ON…. FREEDOM WILL NOT HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!The Tennessee Senate passed the current helmet bill to allow adults 21 and over the right to choose. The bill is currently in the House Finance Committee to be heard by the Budget Subcommittee when they return in January of 2008. Below are the

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-46273424230074557742007-07-24T09:33:00.000-05:002007-07-24T09:34:41.321-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relations jeff@mrf.org (e-mail)URGENT CALL TO ACTIONThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation issues urgent call to action.Washington DC July 23rd 2007 9:31 PMThe United States House of Representatives is scheduled to consider theFY2008 Transportation, House and Urban Development Appropriations bill (HR3074) Tuesday July 24th

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-928571549857169132007-07-21T07:49:00.000-05:002007-07-21T07:50:16.327-05:00

Saturday, 07/21/07Illegal immigrant sentenced to 25 years in fatal DUI wreckBy SHEILA BURKEStaff WriterAn illegal immigrant convicted in a fatal DUI wreck on Friday described the U.S. as a great country and apologized to the family of the renowned Nashville mandolin maker he killed.But Julio Villasana's words did little to reduce the pain felt by the widow of Charlie Derrington, who died in an

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Anti-Discrimination bill headed to Washington July 19, 2007 06:40 PM EDTWhen you get sick or hurt how do you pay for your medical care? Usually it's through your work. But if you're injured riding a motorcycle, will the same health insurance you receive through your job cover you?Strapping on his gloves, lowering the visor on his helmet, WAFF 48 Photojournalist Blake Mann goes through his

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Call your US Reps and ask them to co-sponsor HR2694MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation236 Massachusetts Ave. NESuite 510Washington, DC 20002-4980202-546-0983 (voice)202-546-0986 (fax)http://www.mrf.org (website)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice-President of Government Relationsjeff@mrf.org (e-mail)Right to Repair Bill Introduced in US HouseThe Motorcycle Riders

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-27502368545779537392007-07-18T10:03:00.000-05:002007-07-18T10:06:05.271-05:00

By Daniel J. Chacon, Rocky Mountain News July 18, 2007A new law in Denver designed to curb motorcycle noise is being challenged in court by an attorney who claims police bikes may be violating the standards that went into effect less than three weeks ago. Attorney Wade Eldridge, himself a biker, also claims the noise ordinance is unconstitutionally vague. The law "lends itself to arbitrary and

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-21717196848625355762007-07-18T09:59:00.000-05:002007-07-18T10:01:59.856-05:00

Since there is no list of DOT approved helmets, challenging the NC law if it passes should get even easier.MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Senate takes new crack at helmet lawAssociated PressRALEIGH --Motorcyclists would be required to wear safety helmets that meet federal standards under a bill narrowly approved Tuesday by the N.C. Senate.State law requires riders to wear a helmet type approved by the

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Driver gets five years in traffic injuryby Sheila Gardner, sgardner@recordcourier.comJune 27, 2007A 26-year-old Gardnerville Ranchos woman who left the scene of a traffic accident which cost the victim his leg, then lied to officers about her involvement, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in Nevada State Prison.District Judge Dave Gamble told Kimberly E. Garcia she must serve 24 months before

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-61429205750390752842007-07-17T12:44:00.000-05:002007-07-17T12:47:25.016-05:00

California Bikers. July 4th Helmet protest run in San Diego! Unlike last year when the local cops decided to write tickets, this year they simply monitored the run. No tickets, period. I would say that the current Quigley/BOLT court cases have a lot to do with the lack of tickets.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-28840324685687139772007-07-09T19:07:00.000-05:002007-07-09T19:10:07.777-05:00

www.fastfreds.comThe War of Attrition to Regain Our Liberties: Fighting NC’s Helmet LawWritten by FastFred Ruddock, April 2, 2007Sometimes it is more important to stand up and fight for your rights than if you win or lose individual battles. Old timers in the battle against North Carolina’s helmet law told me they were impressed I was even able to get as far as I did in bringing my case through

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-88266237950554889092007-07-09T16:40:00.000-05:002007-07-09T17:01:49.089-05:00

Can this happen in TN? You can bet your straight pipes! Ride responsibly, including resisting the urge to blast 'em. I love the sound of a HD motor as much as anyone but you can believe that this ordinance is not an isolated incident. They'll come forYOUR pipes soon!Priorities in Order? I'm almost amazed at the amount of energy preferred up by motorcyclists as of late concerning the new Denver

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-36895326456489868592007-07-02T10:59:00.001-05:002007-07-02T11:00:58.615-05:00

Follow the link to the best pic I've ever seen of a man and his monkey on a bike!The question is, who's breaking the law here. the man, the monkey or both?http://livelaughlove95.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/monkey-on-his-back/#comment-447

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-26513509714834620412007-07-01T14:18:00.000-05:002007-07-01T14:21:25.710-05:00

Though this story comes out of Michigan, you could easily insert Tennessee since AAA is actively working against "Freedom of Choice" and HB 1283 here as well as most other states where the fight continues. Do you really want to do business with them?AAA Opposes HB 4749, Which Provides 'Opt-Out' Option for State's Helmet Law $100 fee makes it OK to go without helmet? DEARBORN,

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-30742334487886426692007-06-30T21:19:00.000-05:002007-06-30T21:20:29.959-05:00

http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_178093823BOSTON - Al Rizzo takes his motorcycle helmet off his head as soon as his bike touches the New Hampshire line because it's uncomfortable - and because he can."I don't like it," said Rizzo, owner of East Coast Cycle Designs in Methuen. "It's hard to see, and it gets hot. ... I think people should have the choice to wear them or not if they're

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-40171087047204714032007-06-27T13:37:00.000-05:002007-06-27T13:39:51.037-05:00

Freedom in Tennessee - The ”Power of 5”If you are serious about seeing the Tennessee Helmet law changed so adults 21& over can choose whether to wear a helmet, take 5 minutes and read this. How do we win our freedom of choice? FIVE at a time. It’s simple, for each one of you reading this, I’m asking you to call your representative and then ask 5 of your friends to call their representative and 5

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-8959305615204399562007-06-27T10:09:00.000-05:002007-06-27T10:11:01.179-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQoTy2be34It was a kick ass homecoming for Fred Thiompson and I'm proud to say I was there. CMT/ABATE members helped elect Fred to the Senate and many of us feel he would make a great president.

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-35951191212890979142007-06-18T21:44:00.001-05:002007-06-18T21:44:23.558-05:00

A motorcycle advocacy group has begun a grassroots campaign to make drivers more aware of motorcycles on the road.Pairing public service announcements with bright yellow signs bearing the slogan “Look For Motorcycles” posted in private yards along roads around the state, ABATE — A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments, which fights restrictive legislation impacting motorcyclists — hopes to

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Motorcycle enthusiast dies in accidentBy ROBERT WILSON, rlwilson2594@msn.com June 16, 2007ALCOA - John E. Younce Jr.'s chopper motorcycle was his first.At 46, he and his wife, Suzanne, had decided to get the necessary training and buy themselves a pair of motorcycles so they could ride together on weekends.on error resume nextplugin = ( IsObject(CreateObject("ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.6")))if

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After hearing teasers on News 12 in Chattanooga that the TN Helmet Repeal Bill, HB1283, was dead, Mark "Yog" Moore sets them straight!Freedom of Choice BillWDEF News 12, TN - From Harleys to sport bikes - No matter what kind of motorcycle you ride, it's mandatory in the state of Tennessee to wear a helmet.But legislation is trying to change that and you may be surprised at who is helping push it

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Here's the latest nanny state intrusion into peoples lives. Thankfully the bill allows for lightweight "multi-sport", skateboard type helmets, same as for adult motorcyclists.http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=46019&GID=cjYXBfr+Tfs1LGWyGWZPXuce5PQuelaSAzlN5Ty4TCc%3DLawmakers pass helmet law for children under 18 By: Tonja Burk, ProducerDate created: 6/6/2007 10:48:22 PMLast

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084779373534387571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3805811171013674936.post-59734939300997514702007-06-08T17:32:00.000-05:002007-06-08T17:33:47.859-05:00

I am proud to announce that HB1335 (Right of Way Violations) passed the Tennessee House today by a margin of 93-3. State Representative Rob Briley did a fine job of carrying the bill to success in the House while Senator Tim Burchett carried the companion Senate bill, SB794, to success.The bill will go to the Governor after the Senate signs off on a minor amendment that removes unnecessary

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Every time the helmet law debate comes around the safety nannies tell us how much of a social burden the bikers who don't wear helmets will be, costing the state a couple million bucks. Like WE don't contribute to the very system that supports a slew of social programs that the vast majority of bikers don't ever use!Don’t Call ME a Social Burden!!!!!!!!! This IS MY Country! I AM an American

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The Tennessee General Assembly is getting ready to wrap for the year and Tennessee’s helmet law modification bill (HB1283/SB1511) is going to be rolled into 2008. IN Tennessee the session is two years so we will go back in January with all of our progress intact. The bill has passed the Senate and has passed the House Transportation Committee. The heat from those who oppose “freedom” has been

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