TMRA2 Legislative Update

Brother and Sister Bikers of Texas, and America At-Large – Apr 30, 2010 – Texas – By Pastor Jeffrey “Two Knives” Churchill..

 Today in Corpus Christi the South Texas Coalition of Clubs <STCOC> collectively announced to the entire South Texas Coastal Bend Region that the month of May is “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” 

One-hundred-twenty members of the STCOC on over one-hundred or so bikes began gathering at 4am at the Denny’s restaurant next to the  KIII Channel TV 3 studios.  At 05:30 hours we rumbled in force onto the property of the television station, and over a two hour period coalition members were featured live in 3 separate interviews on the local ABC regional affiliate.

 Following is the link:

http://www.kiiitv.com/news/local/92501524.html?skipthumb=Y

During the interviews many things were said in a spirit of polite professional diplomacy, and truth, letting folks know that we would appreciate more consideration as we all share the roads collectively, not only in the State of Texas, but nationwide as well. We encouraged them to always look twice, look in their blind spots, listen for the sound of motorcycles; not only for bikes, but also for other cages on the roads. We also were asked about justice for our brothers and sisters who have been killed by inattentive cagers over the years. The response was that there has never been consideration of dead bikers by those who are paid by the taxpayers to  investigate or prosecute as they do for other accidents with cages, pedestrians, bicycles, etc. We let them know that we are going to begin demanding nationwide that District Attorneys need to start giving us a fair shake as we indeed represent a HUGE voting block of the community.

We told them that for every club member of the STCOC that we equate to at least 10-20 votes during election time. We also asked this morning for a show of hands of those who knew someone ever killed on a motorcycle; every hand went up, and then we asked while all hands were in the air how many ever knew of a dead biker or their family ever getting equal justice and representation under the law…every single hand went down!? The preceding is only a synopsis of what I can remember.

The annual “Do You See Me Now Ride” which is a part of the “Share The Road” campaign will take place here in Corpus Christi on Saturday, 22 May 2010. We will begin staging at Labonte Park out on IH-37 at 10am for a ride through Corpus Christi to Flour Bluff. We will go kickstands up at 11am.

Also, if you are in the South Texas area, there will be a benefit Poker Run for the daughters of deceased PGR Brother Terry Hale <KIA on his bike, Friday 23 April 2010>, Sarah and Maggie, at the American Legion Hall in Mathis on Saturday 15 May 2010. At 9am there will be a FREE pancake breakfast for all Poker Run participants.

In closing, and on behalf of the STCOC, and the US Defenders, we would like to thank all of the clubs and independents who came out early this morning giving unselfishly of their personal valuable time in this effort remembering those of our beloved brother and sister riders who have been killed, and for taking a proactive stance regarding the “Share the Road Campaign”, etc.

In His Service, and in Solidarity,
Pastor Jeffrey “Two Knives” Churchill
Ground Zero Biker Church
US Defender Lt. Commander, Region 8

Isaiah 6:8
777

Mr. Wicklund is the Vice President of Network coverage for United Health Care. Phone Number is 713-871-3025. My contact information is below.

 Mr. Wicklund,

I have a condition known as CIPD closely related to MS and MG. It was triggered by the West Nile Virus in July of 2007. I have just been informed that United Health Care will no longer cover the cost of my IVIG treatments. These treatments are the only thing that allows me to be a productive person and function in society. Without these treatments I will end up back in a wheel chair as a ward of the state. Without these treatments, I will be forced to go on disability. The muscular system does not rebuild itself fast enough and my bodies antibodies are attacking my nerve endings. My muscular system will break down to fast to recover and the nerves will fire incorrectly sending the wrong message to / or from the brain. In less then a month I would be back in a wheel chair and could very well be close to needing home care. I would be looking at a very real possibility of death shortly there after. My Doctors can confirm this if you need them too. I have already failed my functionality test, but I keep on trying my best to function in everyday life. Now you are taking that away from me. Before you tell me to get another doctors opinion or try another doctor let me say that I went through more doctors and doctor referrals before we hit the combination that worked. We have already tried alternative methods. These treatments brought me back out of a wheel chair and have allowed me to function again in everyday life. I really think that United Health Care needs to reconsider their decision here. The treatments have worked wonders for me and I really don’t want to go back to the pain and suffering that I have already endured.

Having said that, let me say that there are many more out there just like me. Some were close to death and most others had to depend on someone else to take care of them. These treatments have given people like us a new lease on life. While we still have problems dealing with everyday life, the IVIG treatments have made it easier on us and has allowed many of us to stay productive. None of us want to become a burden on society but if we can’t work, I know It won’t be very long before I am out in the street.

Where do you propose we go from there. This may sound grim but it is in fact reality. Your company is signing our death certificate.

 This isn’t the first time we have tried to contact you on this matter.

However on a matter as urgent as this one I think this time I will let my state representatives in the house and senate know we have a problem in the insurance arena. This problem could affect thousands and make them a burden to society. I will be contacting the following: Senator’s Ron Paul, Dennis Bonnen, In the House of representatives and Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn in the Senate. I am sure that they would love to share with the rest of the country what is and has been transpiring in the last year or so. By the way I am not threatening in any way shape or form but I am a biker who votes and all my state representatives in the senate and the house are familiar with our organization it’s called TMRA II.

They have seen first hand the voting power of the bikers. I am going to take this matter to the people and let people know about the kind of care some have received by United Health. The outcome can be good or bad.

Remember they are trying to give the people a choice. Will it be your company or someone elses. Through the TMRA organization I have access to literally thousands of people. This email is being sent for publication to them. What do I let them know when they want a follow up to this story?

Hello Sputnik,

Looks like Obama care is kicking in. My health care insurance provider, after 3 years of treatments, that have kept me and others like me functioning, has decided that they will not cover our IVIG treatments anymore. I included TMRA II in my email so that maybe you can get it out to the other warriors and let them know it’s coming. Most of the biking community knows me as the GYPSY or GYPSY Robert with the Los Unos M/C. A lot of them know me from the 9 years I spent with the Gypsy’s M/C as the Songman and the 8 to 10 years before that through different MRO’s as a Texas freedom fighter. I met you in Ohio 12 years ago at the NCOM convention and you told me to get back to Texas and I did. I was and still am directly responsible for making sure everyone in our organization is a member of TMRA II before they can wear our Los Unos patch. That’s the first thing our prospect have to do, Join TMRA II. The letter below is to the Vice President of Network care with United Health. Please find a place for it in the warrior and feel free to send it to any MRO or Biker magazine that might print it. We are in real trouble here and I’m afraid things are going to get messy real soon.

Please since you have all the email addresses can you email this to all our Local, State and Federal Representatives and Senators. I need your help. The future for me and thousands like me are depending on the voters and some fast rule changes.

Thomas Wicklund with United Health care phone number is 713-871-3025. I need as many warriors as possible to flood that number and let them know that there are people that have to have these treatments to live. Without them it is just a matter of time before I and others are back in wheel chair’s or worse. It’s just a matter of time before me and others are…….well I don’t want to think about that right now. It really is a matter of life and death to many of us. Please pass the email around to whom ever you think at the capitol that can help with our cause.

 This is one of our own asking for help. Call Mr. Wicklund’s phone number and ask everyone you know to read this and then make the call.

Sputnik

From: Texas Scooter Times
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:22 AM

To: TMRA2
Subject: Sunday Race Rained Out

It’s too wet to race at Little River Dragway this Sunday.
Get ready for Dallas Raceway on May 15.

Don’t forget Swapmeet Dallas at the Longhorn Ballroom next Sunday April 25!!!

http://www.texasscooter.com/

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10NR08 – MRF News Release – National Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 April 2010

Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations & Public Affairs

National Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that, in a hearing held this week by the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) repeatedly called for a national mandatory helmet law. The hearing, entitled “Opportunities to Improve Highway Safety,” focused on areas that need improvement when it comes to the landscape of highway injuries and fatalities.

In his opening statement, Lautenberg said that there should be a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for all riders in America. This is typical for the 86-year-old senator. He has routinely attempted to put a federal mandatory helmet law in place before. Lautenberg currently chairs or sits on every single senate committee that has jurisdiction over roads and road safety.

During this hearing, Lautenberg was not alone in his quest for an all-rider federal helmet law. As expected, the spokesperson for the Advocates for Highway Safety also voiced their opinion that a national helmet law is a good idea.

Fortunately, the hearing didn’t only focus on the helmet debate; in fact, very little of it did. There were other issues covered such as impaired driving, distracted driving, and big trucks.

As always, the MRF will keep you informed on this and all issues affecting motorcyclists from Washington DC.

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