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I'm sending this Call To Action notification along at the Request of Mark, our Oklahoma Commander for the U.S. Defenders Program, and Garry, ABATE of Oklahoma State Coordinator. The Hawg Lakes Rally scheduled for July 29 has, as you can read below, issued an absolute No-Colors Policy prohibiting any club or organizational insignia from being worn at the Rally or on the property. It's important that all in our Riding Community be aware of this policy, so that nobody makes the trip to the Rally only to be turned away, and that no one is forced to compromise principles by being forced to remove club or organizational emblems that are proudly worn. This underscores, in my opinion, the critical need to pass civil rights-based Equal Access Legislation in or state prohibiting Anti-Biker Discrimination, as has been accomplished in Minnesota. Motorcyclists in Oklahoma have good hearts and love to have a good time, but not at the expense of having their Rights trampled upon by being discriminated against. That includes being able to wear patches or insignia of clubs and organizations promoting tradition, heritage, and Brotherhood. You have the right to exercise Freedom of Choice in Oklahoma--I'd recommend you include exercising that Freedom by choosing to attend and spend your hard-earned money at a multitude of Biker-Friendly events that take place in our state throughout the year. Fortunately, discriminatory events like this are well in the minority in our state. The organizers desire to make their event to become the largest Bike Rally in Oklahoma. It would be tragic if one of the larger-scale bike events in our state, which is one of the best in the country to ride a motorcycle or trike in, routinely discriminated against the most dedicated, experienced and loyal Americans in our Riding Family--those club and organizational members who fly patches. Don't let Hawg Lakes get away with it! Thanks for listening, and continue to Ride Free and Safely as you seek out more Biker-supportive events to attend.

ABATE Defender Reps,

We have a Call To Action authorized by the Oklahoma Commander for the Defenders Program. Please pass the word to all members and friends.

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Hawg Lakes Rally on July 29th will not allow you to wear your club colors on their property. Their ad in Thunder Roads magazine says NO Colors. No H.O.G, Bandido, Downed Biker , BACA, ABATE, etc. So we the motorcycling community need to not go. They are stomping on our rights of freedom of speech.