Summer is close to ending and that means kids will be heading back to school. As a person who has always thought of himself as a lifelong learner, let me encourage you to go back to school this fall. Old school! We could all use a little more knowledge.
I have heard it many times from a few people over the past year that “ABATE is NOT a political organization.” While I can agree that we are not a partisan organization, we are definitely a political one. Almost everything we do has a political motive. In fact, on page 3 of our policies and procedures the first two sentences of paragraph six are: “ABATE of Arizona, Inc., is a political organization, whose goals are to maintain the rights and freedoms of motorcyclists in the state, regardless of brand, size, color, etc. It is our duty to keep the membership informed of all political actions which may affect them, their freedoms, or their needs.” When we introduce legislation, lobby our elected officials, gather at the state capital for Day at the Dome – it is all political.
I recently spoke to Sturgis Hall of Fame member John Rogue about a project he has started. It is “Biker Lives Matter”. Rogue has been a part of the motorcycle rights fight since way back in the early 70s. He and I spoke about how many people believe the political process is changing. It’s not. Many individuals haven’t a clue why their ABATE is a “freedom fighter” organization. We spoke about the difficulties of the state motorcycle rights organizations across the country losing so many legislative battles. You see, Rogue is one of those “old school” bikers. He is that old school “BROTHERHOOD AGAINST TOTALITARIAN ENACTMENTS” freedom fighter.
Too often within the political correctness of today’s society we tend to forget what it means to be a warrior. What it really means to be a freedom fighter. Maybe it’s time we go back to old school?
Take a look at bikerlivesmatter.com
Be good to one another.
Mike Infanzon, Legislative Director Abate of Arizona
Article from THE MASTERLINK AUGUST 2019 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 10
