From the Editor 

                               Executive… Legislative… Judicial… Czar… Remember, walking into class and the teacher surprising everyone with a pop quiz which sometimes contained questions like, “Which of these words doesn’t belong?” This one I hope is very easy for everyone. The current administration has now appointed sixteen czars that have no oversight from anyone but the President. The czar is found nowhere in the Constitution and there is no process to appoint or approve them. Yet, here they are, in our face, setting policy without boundaries all as we prepare to celebrate our Nation’s Independence that should revolve more around words like Freedom… Liberty… Justice.
            It just has me scratching my head nearly screaming out loud, “What the hell is going on here?” I hope you are as upset as I am and I hope you are making phones calls and writing letters to your elected officials. Someone this past Sunday asked me if I thought it really did any good. They thought it was a total waste of time. To me, that’s the root of the whole problem. The people don’t think they count anymore so they just don’t bother. You count and they do listen. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and we’ve got to make more squeak regardless of the issues involved. Otherwise, you can count on losing your weapons, your ability to choose your doctor or someday it may even be whether you can even ride the motorcycle of your choice?
            Already, through EPA regulations (legally) you can’t modify your bike without major penalties. So far, in most parts of the country we continue to do so but it’s just a matter of time until the motorcycle exhaust czar is appointed and they come after us. It is time that we all start paying attention. We’ve really got to be the squeaky wheel so that we can rejoice in America’s Declaration of Independence.
            Wear your red, white and blue and join us on July 5th for our 8th Annual Independence Red, White Blue, Bikes, Babes and Bar-B-Que Bike Show and Party. We are back at Fat Cats in Austell, GA this year for what is always a great show and party. There will be multiple classes, including a special award for Most Patriotic Paint. JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band will rock the house. We’ll make it easy to be part of the squeaky wheel by having an ABATE registration table on site.
            Harley Owners Group (HOG) members, be sure to get registered for the GA State Rally this year that will be in Helen, GA. Early registration ends in July. The committee has really worked hard to make this the best GA rally yet. You can’t go wrong having it in Helen. It’s one of the prettiest and coolest ride locations in the South.
            We have two great Bikes and Babes shows coming up in July. Vivian and I will be at Foster Harley-Davidson in Tuscumbia, AL on July 18, for their inaugural show. Then at H-D of Atlanta on July 25, we are back for their annual Bikes and Babes calendar contest. We are really looking forward to both of these shows.
            Sunday, July 26, is the 4th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run. This is the second major event of the year that benefits Biker Battling Breast Cancer, LLC and if this ride is anything like the June show, it will be huge. There is an ABATE Swap Meet the same day so try to hit the swap meet early and then come for the ride.
            Just a reminder about Rumble on Noble, August 22, in Anniston, AL. We kick off on Friday night, Aug 21, at Mt Cheaha Harley and then carry on the party on Saturday on Noble St. We have some great entertainment with Jasmine Cain Band, JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band, Todd Simpson and Mojo Child and GRIP. It is $15 for a full day of great music. Book rooms now, they go fast.