[Winona Online Democracy]
Thank you, Jim, for pointing out that our motor vehicle noise laws are not being adequately enforced. I've heard of drivers with defective mufflers on old cars being ticketed. But those who like to make noise with expensively modified vehicles, especially the Harley bikers, can do so with impunity. I'll be pleasantly surprised if this is able to get our law enforcement agencies do anything about the loud exhaust pipe practitioners. The charity and flag waving "support the troops" biker events have been pretty effective in winning over the police and politicians. What those who value peace, quiet, and civility might try is letting individual bikers know what you think of their antics. I've been doing that lately when I happen to run across them in parking lots or wherever. Don't be hostile or confrontational, of course. While most of them are dressing up for weekend role playing, you might run across a hardcore "one per center". (That term refers to so-called outlaw gang members that at one time were said to be the one per cent of motorcyclists that give the rest a bad reputation. Now it might as well mean the one per cent of Harley bikers that haven't removed their original muffler.) Something else that worked for me: This past spring a kid was blasting through my neighborhood on mufflerless motorcycle on the way to his early morning job. I contacted the business and asked that they have him avoid our street in the future. John N. Finn _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
