Mr. Nethaway;
What an opinionated, one sided article you had in the Waco paper. Anyone not knowing about the political involvement of bikers would assume from your one sided article that a group of rowdy thugs invaded the capitol halls because of the helmet law. Not quite correct.
We go to the capitol on the fourth Monday of each session to apprise our legislators of issues that directly affect us as Texans. Riders worked to help pass the Right To Carry Bill with Senator Patterson. We got handicap license plates for motorcycles along with several worthwhile Bills throughout the years. We have also worked to stop lunatic Bills from becoming law. We vigorously opposed the Pay-at-the-pump No Fault insurance Bill that was successfully killed in committee two sessions ina row. We were on the winning side in killing the Red Light CameraLegislation and the Road Block Bill last session. We will be working onthe same side concerning those Bills again this session.
Trying to make us appear to have been rowdy while in the House Gallery was a real tribute to your innuendo type message. In truth Rep. Chavez had introduced us to the House the same as most Reps. do with groups from their districts. We were simply cheering for our Warriors on the House Floor. Had you spoken to the Reps or the Troopers inside the capitol you would have been informed that our group is the most orderly and well informed of any group coming to the capitol.
We have a presence in the capitol every day the legislature is insession and during the off session we attend committee meetings dealing with issues that we believe are important to our well being.
If your grandpa actually drilled for oil he would know that you don’t stop just because you hit oil. You continue to dig until you get to a point that the well will give the best results for the longest period of time possible. That is what he should have told you. My dad did drill several successful oil wells.
Ride with your helmet on if that is your pleasure Mr. Nethaway and know that our supporters will defend your right to do so. Know also that we will exercise our right to petition our legislature for redress of grievances, as set forth in the Bill of Rights. To learn what this right means speak to any of our supporters and they can possibly inform you of other rights you may have of which you are unaware.
Ride Free,
Sputnik / State ChairTexas Motorcycle Rights Association.
