ungrateful complaints nklr
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2000 2:31 pm
Since the tone has been set by proposing disloyal schisms, I won't feel
so bad attacking some of the collective's elders. I'll reiterate my
gratitude to the publishers, editors, listmeisters and organizers, but
sometimes a man must take a stand. I'll get right to the point. I'm sure
others noticed, but didn't mention for fear of making waves, the fine print
on the paper we signed in Moab. $10 of every rally fee is going to the Al
Gore campaign. I know support for him among participants was near unanimous;
I personally feel impelled to vote for the man who invented Gore-Tex. Still,
did Gino & Fred have to make the event at the Elk's Lodge a mini version of
the Buddhist temple thing? Is our tax-exempt status threatened? Was it fair
to involve the Canuck, Mexican and Chinese riders in U.S. politics?
...........Also I question Gino's decision to invite Sierra Club activists
as observers. As far as I know none of them was a motorcycle rider. When I
first heard that they were going to watch the White Rim ride with binoculars
from the Island in the Sky I wasn't concerned, but a subsequent conversation
changed my mind. A Sierra Club guy confronted me in front of Fred's shop. He
said that he observed me ascend the Hog's Back and shortly after proceed to
take a leak. He informed me he then took out his rifle with scope mounted
with the intention of shooting off my unit. The rifle misfired thus saving
my member. I know the jarring my bladder and kidneys took is a lame excuse.
I also realize the desirability of hauling out your urine. I must admit I
admire the man's passion, but don't you think his intended action was
extreme? Did anyone else have a similar experience with these people? I'm
not trying to cause trouble. Maybe there's a rational explanation for these
events that I'm blind to. Bogdan