Discount for Police
#101
I swim towards freedom...whichever way the current flows.
No helmet = freedom
Loud pipes = freedom
Carrying a firearm for personal protection = freedom
Speed limits - Now if I pay for the roads through excise taxes I should be allowed to have part "ownership" of the road. Since I dont, and I'm not allowed to vote on the speed limit, I declare the speed limits imposed by government void.
Now, if the government wants to stop taxing me and I then operate on THEIR roads, I will happily argue for THEIR rules.
Going fast = freedom (as long as I'm willing to be responsible for its implications).
No helmet = freedom
Loud pipes = freedom
Carrying a firearm for personal protection = freedom
Speed limits - Now if I pay for the roads through excise taxes I should be allowed to have part "ownership" of the road. Since I dont, and I'm not allowed to vote on the speed limit, I declare the speed limits imposed by government void.
Now, if the government wants to stop taxing me and I then operate on THEIR roads, I will happily argue for THEIR rules.
Going fast = freedom (as long as I'm willing to be responsible for its implications).
#102
Fair enough,
Just for the record, I was at New England Aquarium today when the wife of Soldier was asking if there was a discount, and there was for Active Duty with a military ID. When he produce it the discount was given. At this point I thanked him and picked up the rest of the tab.
I agree with you LEOs do not deserve a discount and shouldn't take one when offered. But I don't beleive the same can be said to those who protect our freedom.
Just for the record, I was at New England Aquarium today when the wife of Soldier was asking if there was a discount, and there was for Active Duty with a military ID. When he produce it the discount was given. At this point I thanked him and picked up the rest of the tab.
I agree with you LEOs do not deserve a discount and shouldn't take one when offered. But I don't beleive the same can be said to those who protect our freedom.
Last edited by slider1612; 04-15-2009 at 06:35 PM.
#103
I don't really think I'd like to meet you. I'm not a gun-grabber (staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment), I'm not a freedom-hating hypocrite (I served my country too, U.S. Army). Apology not accepted.
#104
Now hear this: Cops are no longer allowed to take part in the HD POSE program. So say the vocal minority of HDF membership.
Last edited by stro1965; 04-15-2009 at 06:45 PM.
#106
Ok, let's play fair here; my issue is not with pulling over when they've got the siren/lights going. My issue is when they pass me on the interstate or do the quick flash of the lights so they don't have to wait at a light.
Bottom line - and what answers the original post - Cops enforce the policies that make men slaves. No discount...unless it's for "one free slap across the face" for shame.
*disclaimer - if you're a cop, and you've never been a gun-grabbing, freedom-hating hypocrite, I apologize. I'd love to meet one...
Bottom line - and what answers the original post - Cops enforce the policies that make men slaves. No discount...unless it's for "one free slap across the face" for shame.
*disclaimer - if you're a cop, and you've never been a gun-grabbing, freedom-hating hypocrite, I apologize. I'd love to meet one...
WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
Do you really think all that is created in this world is created for YOU and YOU alone?
Give me a freek'n break.
I have to hand it to you, you have got kahoonas ... Too bad you didn't have any common sense or empathy for those you 'share' the world with.
Granted, some of us just don't play well with others, but, I have to wonder ... are you STILL a marine? If so, in your mind .... just who do you defend? Just curious. I am beginning to get a very disturbing image of what you are all about.
Last edited by bikergirl40; 04-15-2009 at 06:50 PM.
#108
This isnt exactly true... Leo, Firefighter and Shriners all get the same discount, but, it is totally dependant on the local dealer. Here in Fla the only dealer who has given a break to this is in Ocala. This special deal is available to only those mentioned above, and to get the deal, all ya gotta do it show your ID card to qualify.
This topic has gotten way off target, and has gotten lost in the fact of who deserves it and who doesnt. Harley decided long ago who would benifit from the deal and nothing has changed in many years. Typically our unit buys in Detroit at Cement City because they want to deal. Local guys here snub the opportunity. IMHO..
This topic has gotten way off target, and has gotten lost in the fact of who deserves it and who doesnt. Harley decided long ago who would benifit from the deal and nothing has changed in many years. Typically our unit buys in Detroit at Cement City because they want to deal. Local guys here snub the opportunity. IMHO..
#109
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My sister owns a store and she gives LEO's a 10% discount. So...It should be up to the person giving the discount as to who gets it.
#110
I can only repeat what was told to by a Florida police chief!. The county leases all there police bikes for one dollar a year they keep the bikes for three years and turn them back in. One point he made very clear he did not like Harleys they would over heat and only run on one cylinder .