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Motorcyclists to protest prohibition of biker club colors in Arizona bars

KINGMAN, Ariz. -- Bikers opposed to a ban on wearing motorcycle club colors inside certain businesses plan to protest in Kingman this weekend.

The chairman of the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs, or ACMC, is predicting a huge turnout of bikers who are against a policy adopted by several establishments prohibiting displays of motorcycle club affiliations on their properties.


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  • "We're expecting probably between 1,000 and 2,000 riders," said ACMC Chairman Ray Fitzgerald, who added that members of 41 clubs in Arizona are encouraged to participate. "I've been told there will be more, and I was keeping the number low as we have people coming in from Nevada and California as well."

    Kingman Police Chief Bob Devries said those involved with the planned protest have not communicated with city officials. He said several bars and restaurants have adopted the "no colors" rule as part of their right to refuse service to any patron.

    Fitzgerald, who goes by the nickname of "Still Ray," said the "no colors" policy is discriminatory. He said motorcycle enthusiasts are upset that Kingman businesses that once welcomed their patronage have posted the policy.

    The bikers will meet Saturday at the American Legion Hall in downtown Kingman. They plan to visit one of the "no-colors" establishments in a peaceful demonstration to make a point.

    Devries said police are prepared to respond.

    "We'll have full staffing in regards to the patrol beats, Devries said.

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    Mike wrote on November 04, 2009 02:41 PM: Does that mean that a black man should not be allowed in to a bar if the owner decides that he dosen't like blacks? When one person does something wrong I agree that they don't deserve the right to make the same mistake twice, but to generalize the motorcycling public because of the vest that they ware. Are not CIVIL RIGHTS still practiced in this country?
    It's bad enough the government in general groups us all together as one but this is crap. Oh and by the way, did anyone happen to mention that the cops threatened the owners of these buisnesses with the revocation of their liquor licenses. I don't suppose that any of you anti bikers thought about that. How long before they start comming after your rights? We are trying to preserve ours now, maybe you should think about your rights before you lose them. It's easier to fight before it becomes law than after. Oh and by the way, I understand that the Moose, Eagles,the Elks and the Shriners will all have to give up their vests as well.


    Mike Bones Davis wrote on November 04, 2009 02:25 PM: That's just like the cops in AZ. Rather than fix the problem of the bar owners breaking the law just jail the bikers for stupit minor violations. I for one will be the first one to file a complaint with the office of professional response if this happens and just like we are doing in Henderson Nevada the next step will be the Department of Justice for an audit of the actions of the Kingman P.D.
    I urge anyone that recieves a ticket for any infraction to contact the internal affairs dept. and file a complaint. If you don't get a response then move up the ladder. We are at present waiting for the DOJ to check into the actions of the Nevada Highway Patrol over Constitutional violations and coercion alligations. Don't let them get away with these idol threats. Stand up for your rights NOW!
    Bones
    President
    ABATE of Southern Nevada


    good for them all wrote on November 04, 2009 12:14 PM: Good for the businesses for exercising their rights to refuse service to anyone. They are not discriminating, as they are refusing service equally to anyone representing a motorcycle club.



    Good for the motorcycle clubs for choosing to peacefully demonstrate to the business owners an example of the quantity of business they stand to lose.



    Thank God for freedom!


    TimeRanger wrote on November 04, 2009 09:58 AM: 2 words - "Property Rights". Please try to remember these the next time the government tries to tell you how to run YOUR business or what activities can take place on Your PRIVATE PROPERTY, even though it is open to the Public


    John wrote on November 04, 2009 02:40 AM: Fitzgerald, who goes by the nickname of "Still Ray," said the "no colors" policy is discriminatory. He said motorcycle enthusiasts are upset that Kingman businesses that once welcomed their patronage have posted the policy.


    GEE, Mr. Still Ray, "something" must have
    "happened" if the business' "once welcomed" their colors, but now they don't...it only takes one bad apple to make the rest look bad.