Freedom of Speech, Loud and Clear

Brian "Bruin" Allen

From high brow discussions and low brow brooding I get the feeling that there is no love lost for the local Hate Cult. How to deal with them becomes the next item of debate. The first reaction is to kick their irritating asses. Unfortunately the legal system is their playground and these litigious paper bullies would own your home. More importantly, they hide behind one of our most sacred freedoms, the freedom of speech.

Well then, the easy answer is to sick the government on them . . . [More]

Heidi Jo Stacer

It's that time of year . . . Thanksgiving is right around the corner which brings to mind the things we have to be thankful for! Personally I can think of many things . . . family always tops the list but how many of us stop to think about the other things . . . such as our freedom of speech . . . our right to vote . . . our right to decide how we live our lives . . . to choose to ride a motorcycle or to wear a helmet. We have our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, our mothers and . . . [More]

Give Me Shelter From the Storm

Brian "Bruin" Allen

If you like to ride there is no argument that it's the journey, not the destination, that counts. But eventually you reach your destination and you have to find shelter from the storm. There are as many shelter options as there are riders.

As a young skirt chaser full of bravado I use to hit the road with a poncho and a blanket. Tie the poncho to the handle bars and tail light then stake it out lean-to style. A simple but effective shelter for ground sleepers and bug lovers. I took . . . [More]

31st Annual ABATE of Kansas National Labor Day Rally

Crazy Eddie

What a fantastic weekend! Weatherwise it was a little cooler this year, but don't complain. We had 100 to 115 degree days in July and August. The chilly nights were a definate change that was most enjoyable. You need to come to this rally no matter what the weather forecast is. You know the saying, “In Kansas if you don't like the weather, wait five minute, it'll change!”

Since Labor Day is the last major holiday weekend of summer, a lot of people took advantage of the . . . [More]