Legislative Update

Shortly after posting the news release on our proposed Helmet Bill for 2005 we received this response from Robert Fletcher, President Texas ABATE Confederation.
In 1997 I shot my mouth off and said we would get rid of this amendment in DC, only to come home and hear that we didn't have the votes or the clout to get it done. I too am tired of a system that won't make up it's mind are we free or are we not? Win lose or draw we need to demand nothing less than the right to choose without government intervention. This year as we ask for stiffer penelties for people who fail to yeild right of way we need to impose upon our legislature to let us live and possibly die as we choose. In any political fight you must decide which hill you are willing to die upon, the right to ride free in Texas is a hill that I will gladly join you on. If we are to be a state controlled by the insurance board then let it stand for eveyone not just the motorcyclist. Thank You, Robert Fletcher Texas ABATE
This response from Robert came as no great surprise as he is well known as a no nonsense, take no prisoners fighter for individual liberty. It is our hope that he can bring all of Texas ABATEto the table to lay plans and share the effort.That leaves Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association and eight Regional Confederations of Clubs.How say you to the battle lines being drawn in Austin, do you pledge your support?We would certainly hope so.

Have I done that which I can do to the best of my ability?

HELL NO !! - but I'm trying.

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