June 2017
A publication supporting the rights, safety and freedom of all motorcyclists through education and legislation
VOLUME 25, ISSUE 12
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Permit #1662 Phoenix, AZ
TOO BROKE FOR WHAT?
TOO BROKE TO BE INVOLVED What can I do then? Have you ever invited someone to your chapter meetings? Or maybe even to the Party on the Patio events? Maybe just to hang out and talk about riding? Everything that we do as motorcyclists can lead into a conversation about freedom. I talk to motorcyclists at the gas station, grocery store, in line at Circle K, even at a stop light. Why? Because ABATE of Arizona fights for the freedom for ALL 200,000 plus motorcyclists in our state.
Mike Infanzon ABATE of AZ Designated Lobbyist
By the time this gets back from the printer everyone should be gearing up for the 26th Annual Too Broke for Sturgis weekend up at Mormon Lake. That got me to thinking because I hear it all the time.
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“I don’t have enough time to be involved.” “I don’t have anything I can do to help.” “I can’t talk in front of people.” “I don’t know enough about politics or whatever …” So basically people are saying they are too broke in whatever capacity to be involved except for the party.
1. You aren’t forced to wear a helmet and other gear. 2. You don’t have to put your motorcycle through emissions any longer. 3. You can ride in the HOV legally throughout the state. 4. There are designated funds for motorcycle safety and awareness. 5. You can customize your bike without government intrusion.
Those are just a few of the things ABATE has successfully fought for over the years. Every motorcyclist should know who is on their side. TOO BROKE TO BE EDUCATED Now I am not talking about college. I am talking about the basic civics education that every American should know. I saw a t-shirt recently:
FRONT: Before you argue with me about what the Constitution says… BACK: Have you actually read it?
Have you read the US Constitution recently? I will be contacting the Freedom Works Foundation to see if they can provide us with one of their “Restoring the Constitution” handbooks for every ABATE member. I only have one left that I carry with me at all times. I have given dozens of copies of the Constitution away over the past few years. You should know your Constitutional rights. “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” - Bob Dylan
TOO BROKE TO BE TRAINED I will be launching a grassroots training program for our chapters in the next few months. This will consist of a few basics. I’ll keep you updated on the progress and when I will be rolling it out. I can’t be at every city council, county commissioner meeting in the state. I try but it’s impossible. So it is my goal to train our PAC officers to know what to look for on a local level so we can take immediate action if necessary. All of our members should be able to assist in this process. I am also in the process of being able to offer a civics class starting in October for those
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