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Northern Nevada COC
Legislative Page 2008
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Spring 2008 - A Note From Webmaster Mike
With this being one of the biggest political years
in our lifetimes, now is the time to act, the time to stand up, and the
time to speak with one common voice. In the past our Organization
has been known primarily for it's diligence in protecting Freedom of Helmet
choice; but I feel that now is the time to unite behind a much more fundamental
cause - Freedom and Liberty. I ask every reader to
ponder, with the full frontal assault on our Bill of Rights, including
the basics; Habeas Corpus, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly,
"what good is the freedom of helmet choice in a police state"? I ask you
to think long and hard about the terrifying fact that YOU can be declared an
enemy of the state without any access to your constitutional rights. The fundamental rights paid for in
blood by our forefathers; we are not Citizens anymore, but merely
subjects, property of the state, mere cattle to serve and obey those who
think they know what is best for us.
No matter what political party you belong to; do
not trust your liberty to them. It is up to each and every one of us to
be vigilant and provide oversight to OUR Representatives. Now is the
time to make our voices heard, not just at COC meetings and Biker
Hangouts - BUT in the halls and offices of OUR Government, making sure
that every Candidate accepts he is the Servant of the People - NOT our
Overlord. The Governments power is from US, the PEOPLE. The
Presidency does not have the power to invade our privacy, to use fear as
a weapon, to have the United States Government to use the
very methods of Hitler, Stalin and Mao against us, it's own Citizens.
We have a blessing to be able to ride free, a
blessing paid for in sweat and blood by many good men and women since
the very beginnings of our great country. I for one, once made a sacred pledge; to
"fight all enemies, both foreign and domestic" . I have absolutely no intention on letting the
generations that will follow us to say how we let Liberty and Freedom
die for the Illusion of "Safety" and the moral decay of complacence. It
is every Generations' duty to keep the flame of Liberty burning, it is
our time NOW.
With Respect,
Crunch
(aka Webmaster Mike)
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Who is on
our side? |
Who is standing up for all of us, to protect the freedoms that our
forefathers died for? Below are links to organizations that will
oppose the current power grab against all Americans in the name of
safety over liberty. Read what they have to say, make your voice
heard. America works best when we all have our say then act in the
best interest of every American and the Future of our great
nation. The Bill of Rights Defense
Committee http://www.bordc.org/
People for the American Way
http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/
Biker Rights & Motorcyclist Safety Advocacy in a Political Milieu
Characterized by Government Dishonesty & Hypocrisy.
A
Political Manifesto by "Madd Ray" Henke
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"Real" ID
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It is getting Scary out there - the Feds are comming!
If your state does not
request a REAL ID extension by March 31, 2008, beginning May
11, 2008, you will not be able to use your state-issued
driver's license or identification card for an official purpose, such as
accessing a federal facility, boarding a federally-regulated commercial
aircraft, or entering a nuclear power plant.
You can still present another form of acceptable identification such
as a U.S. passport, military ID, or government identification badge.
If you do not have another form of acceptable documentation, you may
experience delays at the airport due to the requirement for additional
security screening.
More information on REAL ID
Background,
Benefits, Implementation,
Privacy and
State Information.
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Patriot Act |
A Message from our Founder, Richard M. Lester
(reprinted from the National AIM-NCOM website)
H.R. 1279 ON THE FAST TRACK-WE MUST ACT NOW
It is critical that we get these letters that we have been passing out
at our Confederation of Clubs meetings signed and sent to your Senator
and Congress Members.
While we have been pushing these letters to Senate and Congress
regarding all these bills that are taking our rights away as American
Citizens, Congress has managed to sneak in a new bill, which we have
talked about at the meetings. The bill is H.R. 1279, which is related to
S. 155, and H.R. 970, which is all Gang, related bills. HR. 1279 was
introduced on March 14, 2005 by Representative Randy J. Forbes: this
bill has made it further under the chain of command then any other Gang
Bill, and as you all know that if you ride in a group of three or more
you are considered a Gang. We all have to get our letters in to Senate
and Congress to get this bill stopped, it is moving so fast we will have
to work quickly. A Mark-up session was held on April 13, 2005, the views
of both sides are studied in detail and at the conclusion a vote is
taken to determine the action of the subcommittee. It may decide to
report the bill favorable to the full committee, with or without
amendment, or favorable, or without recommendation. The subcommittee may
also suggest that the committee “table” it or postpone action
indefinitely. Each member of the subcommittee, regardless of party
affiliation, has one vote. Proxy voting is no longer permitted in House
committees. It was ordered to be reported amended on April 20, 2005, to
a full committee meeting. Final committee action is a full committee
meeting; reports on bills may be made by subcommittees. Bills are read
for amendment in committees by sections and members may offer germane
amendments.
Committee’s amendments are only proposals to change the bill as
introduced and are subject to acceptance or rejection by the house
itself. A vote of committee members is taken to determine whether the
full committee will report the bill favorably, adversely, or without
recommendation. As you can see time is of the essence, we are going to
have to move fast on the bill as it is on the fast track, this bill has
passed further through all the committees and subcommittees than any
other Gang Bill, while we set idly by and let it happen without evening
knowing it. As American Citizens our rights are being stripped from us
and we don’t even know it. As American Citizens we must all stand
together and let the government hear our voices, as we are the voices
for this country and we have that right to be heard. We are Not Gangs,
we are men and women from all walks of life that enjoy the freedom of
riding our bikes, enjoying the company of other fellow riders, and enjoy
life and they are trying to take that away from us. What’s next, they go
after our children for hanging out with friends, and riding their
Bicycles. What is this country coming to, that they can tell us we can’t
ride in a group of three or more or if we do we are a Gang, or they will
deicide who you can associate with. I thought we lived in the Land of
the FREE, which is no longer. The government is trying to dictate our
lives and that is not being FREE. What happened to FREEDOM of CHOICE?
Status of Bill H.R. 1279 is as follows:
March 14, 2005 - Introduced and referred to the House Committee on the
Judiciary.
April 04, 2005 - Referred to Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and
Homeland Security.
April 05, 2005 - Subcommittee Hearings Held
April 12, 2005 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session held.
April 12, 2005 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Yeas and
Nays: 5-3
April 13, 2005 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 20, 2005 - Ordered to be reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays;
16-11
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EPA |
Do you know about the big rules change that took effect last year?
Did you know that it is now illegal for home mechanics to work on their
own bikes, and it is illegal for hundreds of small business owners in
Nevada to customize even small things like tire size, or a custom air
filter under the New EPA ruling?
Click here for a link to
American Iron Magazine
EPA worksheets and details
http://www.aimag.com/epa/index.htm
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Veterans'
Issues |
Gathering of Eagles
On March 17, 2007 a group of anti-war protestors are planning to
march to the Pentagon from Washington, D.C. The March 17th
anti-war demonstration will assemble at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at
12 noon in Washington, D.C. and march to the Pentagon. In order to
ensure that the Wall and other Memorials in the general area are not
defaced, like what happened at the anti-war demonstration at the U.S.
Capitol on January 27th, we must rally as many people as we can to meet
at the Wall no later than 8:00 AM on the 17th. This memorial, means the
world to many of us, and it must be protected. We cannot allow the
Cindy Sheehans and Jane Fondas to dishonor the memory of our Fallen
Brothers before beginning their trek to betray and dishonor our serving
sons.
Please see the following website for more information.
http://www.gatheringofeagles.org/
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Nevada Veterans Motorcycle License Plates Updates 3/13/2007
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From The
Declaration of Independence
(for more info click on
links to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.)
| We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that
all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by
their
Creator, with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted
among Men, deriving their just powers from the
consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the
Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to
institute new Govnment, laying its foundation on such
principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to
them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and
Happiness.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long
established should not be changed for light and transient
causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that
mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are
sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms
to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of
abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object,
evinces a design to reduce them under absolute
Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to
throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for
their future security. |
- Thomas Jefferson
American Patriot
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I will be adding to this as the year goes on -
please stay vigilant!
Click below
to Link to Senate and House members websites
please take the time to fill out the form and let them know
that we are paying attention.
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