Nefarious James

THINK FOR YOURSELF

Here we are in October and one of my favorite times of the year. Heading into fall with cooler weather, and of course, Halloween coming up.

With colder weather moving in around the country, it’s time for some of us to start planning whether to winterize our bikes for the cold weather or to figure out what we’re gonna wear to stay warm. I for one ride all year round so I guess that doesn’t really apply to me. I know others that follow suit but we are fortunate with our

weather down here in Florida. I think we

are more concerned with how to stay dry than stay warm.

Well, on with the topic of the day. I saw a movie clip online of a social media post and it was about a couple of politicians debating for some form of election. During that time, they were asked what makes America so great. The first two candidates gave the usual blanket feel good answers such as because we have freedom and

so on. The third candidate, when pressed, gave a totally unexpected response to the question.

He sounded off a whole line of statistics

that more or less showed that our standing in things like science, math, healthcare, childbirth etc. etc. demonstrate our lack of

being the greatest nation on earth.

Anyone that’s ever read my articles before know my standing and feelings about our country. I do not believe that statistics alone demonstrate a country’s greatness in a global venue. Maybe the actuarial types may gauge everything according to statistics, but I take it a step further. I believe what makes the United States

the greatest country in the world are its citizens. I’ve never stated that I personally believe that we aren’t the greatest. We may not be statistically what some would consider the greatest, but nobody will beat the heart and soul of a patriotic United States citizen. Our beliefs and pride in our country past, present, and hopefully future, will always be that beacon that all other countries strive to achieve.

Unfortunately, we are in a time of crisis that has been produced by greedy selfabsorbed politicians that are not out for the benefit of our country but for the benefit of themselves. Power corrupts, remember that. The only ones who can change any of this and put us back on track are those same people that make this country great. I don’t care about your politics or what party you like or who you voted for. I’m concerned with what I am

seeing our country develop into.

Used to be we would attract the greatest of the great to come here so they could expand their visions and move mankind forward. It appears we are now inundated with people who weren’t willing to stay in their own country and fix their problems and in return have brought a majority of those issues they had at their home country into the United States. Unfortunately, misinformation, lies, deceit, and double talk are the standard. Our

sources of information that is fed to us on

a daily basis is through a very broken set of news agencies.

Once upon a time, reporters reported the news and we decided for ourselves

our point of view. Now reporters in some cases make it up as they go along in order to sell advertisement space or inches in a column. It’s hard not to have

mixed feelings about what we are all watching. Some of us have worked our entire lives to have what little we have to

just watch it get taken away by those who cry the loudest and do the least.

“So Nefarious, What’s Your Point!!??”

Figure it out. Think for yourself. There is plenty to digest here.

“I BELIEVE WHAT MAKES THE UNITED STATES THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD ARE ITS CITIZENS”.

— Nefarious James American

By Matt Danielson, The Motorcycle Law Group

Beware. Your GPS may be collecting evidence against you. More and more motorcyclists today are using GPS (Global Positioning Systems) to plan trips, get directions and keep track of miles traveled. However, keep in mind that if you are in a motorcycle accident, you may be collecting evidence that could be used against you in both a criminal and civil trial. Most GPS systems allow you to keep track of your speed. As such, they can be used as evidence in court. I have come across jurisdictions which, at the scene of an accident when speed is a question, will seize a crash victim’s GPS, get a search warrant, and download the information pertaining to speed. Such action does more than subject the crash victim to a speeding ticket. It can, if the injured party was speeding, put their ability to collect damages for their injuries at risk. That means, if the party who injures you can show that you were in some way at fault in causing the accident, then depending on which state you were injured in, your claim can be reduced, or outright denied. Keep in mind that I am in no way suggesting that you should not use a GPS on your motorcycle. I am merely suggesting that if you do, keep in mind that depending on the system and how you use it, you could be collecting evidence that could eventually be used by a party that injures you to avoid paying for the injuries they caused. If you have any further questions or comments concerning this article or any other matters concerning your rights as a motorcyclist, please do not hesitate to contact me. Matt Danielson McGrath, Danielson, Sorrell & Fuller The Motorcycle Law Group Matt Danielson is a partner at the Motorcycle Law Group, a personal injury law firm whose attorneys all ride motorcycles and represent clients in GA, VA, WV, NC and SC. He also serves as a lobbyist, adjunct professor and works with motorcycle rights organizations throughout the country.