If John wants to forward a copy of my article to DC with my name on it, he has my permission to do so. I doubt any of the major media will touch it. It may be a little too close to home for comfort for some of these folks. I agree...DC has the most to lose. But he also has the most to gain. Not only in income, but respect. If he hangs on long enough and can't/won't/doesn't pull the trigger...well...I just don't care. Some one needs to sack up and face down the AMA, Japanese factories and the rest of the group. It has been too long. Feelings will get hurt. Temper tantrums will be thrown. Won't be the first time. Certainly won't be the last.
And the problem starts RIGHT HERE. With US. We tolerated this garbage. We continued to buy bikes from companies that have screwed US. We have supported AMA, not only by memebership, but by participating in their races. It's time WE accept OUR part in this nightmare. Ignorance or not, 4T's lovers, as a whole (yes I'm painting with a broad brush here) are militant in their defense of the garbage they ride. Not trying to start a verbal war here, just pointing out facts. Go hang out at thumper talk for a while. In the 2T sections. Trolls will look at your every post, slamming every word you say. Then they cry to the moderators by private message. 2T riders need to stop thinking of themselves as second class riders, a minority. In fact, I almost never ride with 4T guys anymore. For various reasons.
Maybe I should write my opinions on 4T riders...naw...I'd end up dead or in jail.
2T riders...overwhelm Coombs' mail box. Write Rich at dirtwurx and tell him even though you might not buy a Maico, you want to see them race. Blow up Cycle News with cogent, thoughtful editorials. Write Jody Weisel and push him to keep the heat on in his editorials.
Ok, I'm off my soap box...for now.
