Harley riders a generous and caring group
I cannot believe the mentality of your news reports. I am referring to the recent article in the Sunday, Sept. 8 edition of the Standard on the opening of Biker’s Billiards.
First, I can’t believe you allowed him to actually print he was afraid he would be beaten up by a bunch of bikers if he went in the establishment. If I had written that distasteful article, I might worry afterwards.
Second, you allowed him to print he thought he needed to show up on a Harley to visit the business. Well tell me this, if he went to Barbwire’s restaurant, would he have to ride a fence to go in?
Third, I can assure you most Harley Davidsons cost far more than the reporter’s Chevy Blazer he chose to arrive in.
Fourth, why would anyone, even Harley riders, want to take their children somewhere beer is served? The sign on the door before you walk in the business states clearly, “No one under 21 allowed.” Wouldn’t that tell a smart person, and most dummies, humm, I don’t think I should take my children there?
Fifth, the Harley riders of America contribute more money to donations than 90 percent of all the other associations. Look it up for yourself.
Sixth, I always thought a spotlight on a new business was supposed to encourage the public to visit the new business, not run the business down and start 1960s rumors. Maybe I should rethink where I spend my advertising dollars. That reporter might decide to bash my business because I own a Harley.
Harley Riders are dads and moms and brothers and sisters, who pay taxes and abide by laws just like everyone who doesn’t ride a Harley. Did your reporter bother to check to see what the average Harley owner’s income is? Did he bother to check on what Harley Davidsons cost and the clothing with Harley Davidson labels inside and out?
Mike Rankhorn is one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet and call a friend. I can assure you there won’t be a need to rush and install alarm systems in your homes or lock up your children in fear of Mike allowing his business to become a life-fearing establishment.
I don’t know of anyone who would open a new business and want his customers to be afraid to come inside. Do you think that would be a practical business move?
A very proud Harley owner and rider,
Rhonda Dodd
214 Couch Street
McMinnville