Boston pipes -"Roar" call to action

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Motorcyclists Oppose Unfair Boston "Noise" Ordinance

Citizen Motorcyclists ROAR Their
Disapproval of Boston’s EPA Stamp Tax

(Boston, MA--- July 28, 2009) Area motorcyclists gathered last night at Boston’s Hard Rock Café to "Make some meaningful NOISE" by "ROARING" with phone calls over the next two weeks to City Officials and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.

The message of last night’s second Citizen-Biker Rally at the Hard Rock Café was co-hosted by the Justice Riders who are Plaintiffs in the lawsuit
against the City of Boston.

The lawsuit would revoke the repugnant ordinance passed June 9, 2009 calling for a $300 fine on any motorcycle if the self-expiring Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) stamp on their exhaust system is not "readily visible" to Boston’s Law Enforcement officers.

The EPA Exhaust System Stamp is meant to be a consumer protection and intended to be self- expiring and okay to tamper with once purchased by the consumer. Individuals wanting to modify their exhaust system can easily misuse the EPA Stamp without legal consequences under the city’s new ordinance.

No citations were issued last night. A Boston Police detail officer advised the motorcyclists that he had not yet been made aware of the repugnant
ordinance.

"All riders repulsed by this unfair act enacted by Boston’s Municipal Officials, in conflict with State Statues and Regulations, can ‘EPA’ meaning ‘
Either Pay or Act’ to help revoke this ordinance, "said Paul W. Cote` of Amesbury, a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit.

"Two phone calls, for three days, beginning now and throughout the next two weeks will make Boston’s City Councilors aware of our indignation," Cote` continued. "At first it might seem awkward, but you'll get the hang of it and may enjoy the next 3 and 6 calls you make because you will be making a difference!"

Flyers were passed out to Rally attendees geared towards both Citizen of Boston and non-Citizen motorcyclists, which included contact information for City Officials and step-by-step directions for methodical phone calls including a sample call script. (attached herein)

Cote` continues, "This is how riders roared to get six bills passed at the State House benefiting motorcyclists including enactment for rider safety
and insurance discounts. This is how we'll get this ordinance repealed. Don't fax or e-mail, make their phones ring off the hook until they ask us to
stop. Make some meaningful noise!"

"If we don't stop this here and now, this repugnant standard will come to your City or Town," co-plaintiff Vince Silva said. Silva and co-plaintiff
Mike Longtin of Easton sold over 85 "Don't Tread on Me - I refuse to allow the Boston City Council Run My Life" helmet and bumper stickers at $2 each to help offset expensive legal offense costs.

Similar looking patches will be available at the next Rally scheduled for Monday, August 10th.

Dave Elias, Business Manager of the MMA contributed a $200 donation to the Justice Riders from his Association to add to legal offense funds. The MMA announced earlier it has set up a "defense fund" to aid cited riders.

Betsy Lister of Medford, Insurance Agent and long-time motorcyclists’ advocate, was appointed Treasurer for the Justice Riders as an independent source to reconcile funds advanced and raised.

Since the repugnant ordinance was signed by Boston's Mayor, and the lawsuit was filed on July 3, 2009, there have been no reports of any actual
citations issued, only rumors. Co-Plaintiff Larry Cahill of www.BostonBiker.com told attendees, "We've heard rumors that some riders may have been cited. We need them to come forward with their actual citations so we can demonstrate to the Court's that riders are being harmed."

Co-Plaintiff and long-time motorcyclists’ activist Bill Gannon implored riders, "Take or download these flyers with instructions how to 'ROAR,' and do it!" Gannon continued, "Your voice will be heard if you make this meaningful NOISE, and you can make a difference. We'll never know which call will break the City Councilors ranks. But one will and it could be yours! Make the calls now! EPA; either pay or act now!"

Flyer for Boston Residents

Flyer for Non-Boston Residents

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Boston-Justice Riders update:

Follow up calls on Tuesday needed - let it ROAR ! (see below)

Updates -

On Saturday, patches reading "Don't tread on me" - "I refuse to allow the Boston City Council to Run My Life," came in. They look good. TONS of thanks to Doc at 81lowellembroidery@wavecable.com, the man to contact for good pins, patches, stickers. Our patches with a sticker are available for $10 donation.
Both will be available at the August 10th Citizen Biker Rally Monday, August 10, 7-9 p.m., at the Hard Rock Cafe.

On Monday, August 3rd, City attorneys requested an extension to answer discovery issued by the Justice Riders - Responses to Admissions and Requests for Production of Documents - issued to each of the 13 City Councillors and the Mayor, which are due August 15th. (A sample of those sent to each Councilor are available for viewing on Justice Riders Committee MA.

We asked for a 'moritorium' on any enforcement - and were told they did not have the authority - our reply was to 'get it then,' and get back to us. We also extended an 'offer' to drop the suit in exchange for voluntary repeal of the Ordinance, then enter into meaningful discussion of the 'noise' issue. Again, the response was they did not have authority, and our response was to 'get it,' and get back to us. A fax was sent confirming the offer.

Meanwhile, Justice Rider supporter Lynneann Dunn of Somerville on Monday hand-delivered a letter to each of the Councillor's office, advising them of the 'rumor' of the above offer. So now in each City Councilor hands has it in their hands, so as not to wait for their law department to deliver it to them. TONS of thanks, Lynneann !

On Wednesday, we plan to 'notice' each Councilor and the Mayor for depositions in September and early November.

On Wednesday night, at 8 p.m., Justice Riders and co-plaintiffs Mike Longtin and Larry Cahill will be live guests with Chuch DeCost of Alpha Biker - Welcome To AlphaBiker.com!ÂÂ* ÂÂ*Your source of "Intelligent Information for the American Biker" on the Biker LowDown "live" blog-talk radio show American Biker X . Check out Alpha Biker - Welcome To AlphaBiker.com!ÂÂ* ÂÂ*Your source of "Intelligent Information for the American Biker" and THE BIKER LOWDOWN RADIO SHOW on Blog Talk Radio and get your computer set up to listen to the show.


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ROARS needed on Tuesday, August 4th (listing of phone numbers attached)

1.) If you called your Councillors last week and have NOT received a return call - follow up with them on Tuesday, merely identifying yourself, advising you called last week about the REPUGNANT EPA Ordinance, and have not gotten a call back. Ask them to voluntarily repeal this Ordinance in exchange for the lawsuit being dropped, so parties can enter meaningful discussion.

2.) Call Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce President and former Sec. of the State, Paul Guzzi, at 617-557-7330. Tell his staff how much you're not going to be spending in Boston, year-round, until this Ordinance is repealed. Ask him to help get the City Officials to REPEAL this REPUGNANT EPA Ordinance.

3. Call the Mayor's office - 617-635-4500 - ask him to REPEAL this REPUGANT EPA Ordinance.

These one to three minute calls - can make a difference - all added up. It's impossible to know which grain of sand started the advalance - it could be yours !


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ROAR ON - Make some 'meaningful NOISE' by calling him !

Justice Riders - Plaintiffs
Paul W. Cote of Amesbury, former Director of Govt' Relations, MMA / Current AMA MA Community Council
Bill Gannon of Quincy, former MMA Chairman, Life AMA Member, Columnist, Motorcyclist post, advocate
Mike Longtin of No. Easton, former MMA Treasurer, AMA member
Vince Silvia of Bradford, former MMA Clerk, current MMSF Treasurer, AMA member
Larry Cahill of Medford (Boston Biker - New England's Source of Motorcycle News & Info) AMA member

Treasurer - Betsy Lister (Lister Insurance Agency Inc)
Advisor - Georgia Sophis
Attorney - Joseph S. Provanzano - Peabody

Committee of Justice Riders
Bubba of Waltham
Jimmy Carr of Jamaica Plain
Chuwee of Boston Divaz MC (Boston Divaz MC)
Jacky Kieras of Newburyport
Eddie Murphy of South Shore
Patrick Van Tyle of Sharon, former MMA Treasurer

Honorable mention / supporters

AMA - American Motorcyclist: The Official Site of the American Motorcyclist Association

81 Lowell Embroidery
Lowell, Massachusetts
81lowellembroidery@wavecable.com

Asphalt Assassins, MC
Blank


Blade
Xtreme Riders

Bobcat - Star Touring

Boston Divaz, MC
Boston Divaz MC

Boston Harley Davidson - sponsor of Hard Rock Bike Nights - and our Parking ! Thank YOU !
welcome

Bruce at Long Distance Rider
www.ldrlongdistancerider.com/

Buffalo Soldiers MC
Home

Chuck at Alpha Biker - Welcome To AlphaBiker.com!ÂÂ* ÂÂ*Your source of "Intelligent Information for the American Biker"

Cycles 128 - Beverly - (Media site inspection for EPA Stamps)
Massachusetts Honda Yamaha KTM Loadrite Karavan Bajaj Kymco Lojack Motorcycle ATV Scooter Wave Runner Sport Boat Snow Blower Generator Dealer - Cycles! 128 - Suzuki KTM Watercraft Snowmobile Jet Boat Lawn Mower Snowblower Generator Outboard Engine Pu

East Coast Road Runners

Sue Hart of Merrimac

Jack Hill of Gloucester


Jan - of B.O.L.T. (Bikers of Lessor Tolerance)

Jay Kimball, Esquire - AMA Life Member

LynnAnn Dunn of Somerville

MMA - (thank you for the $200 donation to our OFFENSE Fund !)
Massachusetts Motorcycle Association

Mz LadyLegz of CCMS (NY) - who DEFEATED like Ordinance in New York City


Noble Ryderz MC
www.nobleryderz.com

Royal Flush

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Justice Riders is not a 'membership based' organization. Everyone is welcome. We put our money, our time and our talents where our mouths and hearts are and refuse to let the Boston City Council run our lives.

Its riders who care about injustice heaped upon us by those who don't ride - and are ready to ACT !

Funded by donations, selling stickers and patches. And our own personal bank roll !

TONS of thanks to you who believe and live by, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything."

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