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Subject:   Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE?
Name:   rmw
Date Posted:   Aug 16, 07 - 12:16 PM
Email:   rwilliams@themmd.com
Message:   I don't beleive that this is purely a legislative issue any more than it is strictly a societal issue and the solution will need to address all aspects of the problem.

To begin with this is not just a biker issue. I believe it was Harvard which did an economic impact study which estimated that the property damage incurred by cell phone using drivers will pushing 10 Billion dollars a year.

I think we can learn a great deal from the most successful grassroots effort in recent history, MADD which single handedly changed an entire nation's attitude about drinking a driving. But first things first.

We need to begin by forming an organization whose sole purpose is to educate and lobby on this sole issue and not just bikers but all people. It should be incorporated as a 501.3(c) with a BOD and advisory council. We should invite people to be on the advisory committe from mfrs, insurance, government, riding organizations etc.

We would further need to identify impacted individuals and groups who may be potential allies such as insurance companies, AMA, ABATE, MRF. We need to actively seek grants as well.

We would then launch a public information effort to educate the public, while educating and lobbying legislators. Actively seek public outlets such as TV, radio etc.

To be blunt, two pissed off mothers changed everything. Here we have tens of thousands of bikers. But we need to organize, focus and work smart, network and build relationships and allies under the umbrella of a single purpose organization which can generate credibility with people.

Personally I stand ready to help because I'm tired of having a bullseye on my back.
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Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Pamela Kelmer · Aug 20, 07 - 1:37 PM
Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Garry Van Kirk · Sep 5, 07 - 10:55 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Sandi Hollister · Aug 14, 07 - 6:37 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Big Wayne · Aug 14, 07 - 7:08 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Kris · Aug 14, 07 - 7:34 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Slyder · Aug 14, 07 - 8:10 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by crazydave · Aug 14, 07 - 8:16 PM
Re: Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Papa John Brennan · Aug 15, 07 - 12:37 AM
HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 15, 07 - 12:48 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Chuck DeSario · Aug 15, 07 - 1:02 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Double D · Aug 15, 07 - 2:49 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Garry Van Kirk · Aug 15, 07 - 4:10 AM
What about jamming their cell phone signals? by Bruce Arnold · Aug 15, 07 - 6:33 AM
How Cell-phone Jammers Work -- The Legal Issues by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 7:14 AM
Info From Our Anonymous Engineer by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 8:30 AM
More Info From Our Anonymous Engineer by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 8:36 AM
Still More Info From Our Anonymous Engineer by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 8:39 AM
Re: Still More Info From Our Anonymous Engineer by Chuck DeSario · Aug 17, 07 - 11:36 AM
The XT5000 seems to be the best model for our purposes by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 12:55 PM
Supplementary Commentary From Our Anonymous Engineer by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 9:35 PM
Relax and take a deep breath by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 9:48 PM
Re: Relax and take a deep breath by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 17, 07 - 10:16 PM
"Irresponsible"? by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 7:25 AM
Re: "Irresponsible"? by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 18, 07 - 7:41 PM
Thanks, Ray by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 9:55 PM
On what is LEGAL versus what is JUST by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 5:01 PM
PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER IN THE HEADER TO THIS FORUM by Bruce Arnold · Aug 17, 07 - 9:38 PM
Re: PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER IN THE HEADER TO THIS FORUM by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 17, 07 - 10:10 PM
"Take this seriously"? by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 7:28 AM
Re: "Take this seriously"? by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 18, 07 - 7:46 PM
Re: Re: "Take this seriously"? by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 9:57 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by gsabate president · Aug 15, 07 - 8:06 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by RustyBongard · Aug 15, 07 - 9:26 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Tina Horton · Aug 15, 07 - 10:30 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by DAVID N. MYERS · Aug 15, 07 - 1:19 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by B.J. · Aug 15, 07 - 1:19 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by H. Avello · Aug 15, 07 - 1:44 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Mike Coon · Aug 15, 07 - 3:21 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Chuck DeSario · Aug 15, 07 - 6:01 PM
Re: Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Chuck DeSario · Aug 15, 07 - 6:52 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Chuck DeSario · Aug 15, 07 - 6:26 PM
Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by crazydave · Aug 15, 07 - 7:51 PM
Devils advocate again by rc · Aug 16, 07 - 12:08 AM
Re: Devils advocate again by Chuck DeSario · Aug 16, 07 - 10:57 AM
Re: Re: Devils advocate again by rc · Aug 16, 07 - 12:32 PM
Re: Re: Re: Devils advocate again by RustyBongard · Aug 16, 07 - 10:26 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Kathy Reitinger · Aug 16, 07 - 10:37 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Dennis Gilchrist · Aug 17, 07 - 7:54 AM
Re: Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by M-a-d-d Ray · Aug 19, 07 - 2:32 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Cheef · Aug 18, 07 - 6:37 AM
PARK TO TALK: From Clarence Ditlow, The Center for Auto Safety by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 12:01 PM
"WARNING: CELLPHONE IMPAIRED DRIVER" IDIOT LIGHTS ON CAGE ROOFS by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 12:06 PM
CELLPHONE ON, IGNITION OFF. CELLPHONE ON, HORN ON. by Bruce Arnold · Aug 18, 07 - 12:14 PM
Re: CELLPHONE ON, IGNITION OFF. CELLPHONE ON, HORN ON. by Chuck DeSario · Aug 19, 07 - 1:55 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Joellen Bruce · Aug 18, 07 - 2:27 PM
Damnnnnnn and thanks Ray! by rc · Aug 18, 07 - 6:41 PM
Re: Damnnnnnn and thanks Ray! by Chuck DeSario · Aug 19, 07 - 2:34 PM
Re: Damnnnnnn and thanks Ray! by Chuck DeSario · Aug 19, 07 - 2:41 PM
Warning from Forum Moderator by Forum Moderator · Aug 19, 07 - 3:25 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by mike · Aug 19, 07 - 10:32 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by roy e fisher · Aug 19, 07 - 2:59 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Cari M · Aug 20, 07 - 11:43 PM
So You Won't Turn Off Your Cell Phone? Don't Worry—The Paint Will by GeorginaK@aol.com · Aug 22, 07 - 6:11 AM
How would this work? What would you paint? by Bruce Arnold · Aug 22, 07 - 6:14 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Chuck DeSario · Aug 22, 07 - 11:56 AM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Dave Kipp · Aug 23, 07 - 7:24 AM
Time to Put the SHOEI on the Other Foot by Bruce Arnold · Aug 23, 07 - 7:26 AM
Re: Time to Put the SHOEI on the Other Foot by M-a-d-d Ray Henke · Aug 25, 07 - 7:22 PM
Ray, These sites promote the use of blue tooth enabled helmets by M-a-d-d Ray Henke · Sep 2, 07 - 9:54 PM
Re: HOW DO WE GET CAGERS TO HANG UP AND DRIVE? by Palestrya · Aug 27, 07 - 10:41 AM


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