That's easy. Women.

 

To loot, rape, and pillage. Got a problem with that???

 

I would venture to guess that a good majority of Outlaw motorcycle gang/club members have had a run-in with the law more than once. Not to say that is the only cause but It would naturally create a dislike, hatred and rebellion against law enforcement. There are those that have not had a very productive life along with a not so good home life during their adolescence and are attracted to the lure of lawlessness. I'm sure there are several factor than contribute and you would get different views from different people. In this day and time there's not always a clear or logical explanation why people do what they do.

 

It works for me!

 

That's funny right there!!

 

And a patch don't make you a 1%er... There are mc clubs everywhere, they are not 1%ers...Just people doing what they love......comradery is the main reason

 

Good point.

My assumption is you've never been in the military. I know when I left the Army after many, many years, I missed the camaraderie, the sense of brotherhood between members. And to be truthful, if any of those guys that I served with ever needed help, I'd probably drop everything and do what I could to help them. It would be nice to have that kind of bond again. And to be truthful, I sometimes toy with the idea of prospecting with one of the local MC's in the area. But I'm just too old and don't think I could put up with the bylaws/rules at my age. Hate people telling me what I can and can't do nowadays.

Your opinion that all 1%'s are criminals is a misconception. You get a whole bunch of people together, there are bound to be a few bad eggs in the bunch. Same goes for the military. I've served with some of the biggest thieves (low enough to steal your wet laundry, or soap if you leave it in the bathroom), dopers, and malcontents known to man. It's not for everyone. But for some, it's the tie that binds.

Good luck trying to noodle the question out.

 

+1 very true... not reading the whole thread before I was compelled to 'jump in'. Just because you wear a patch does not mean you are a criminal or involved in criminal activities. I know alot more 1%ers these days that are family guys and hold down an 8-5 job than I know full time outlaws. Now that does not mean they are not out there. And if we we are talking about when I was coming up in the scene/community, then ya sure, it was more oulaw than not. But in broaching this topic you may want to step out a little lighter / more respectful - just saying

 

Really? did you just say all this? if we were speaking in person somewhere or in a group, i could take offense to much of this.I have had a run-in with the law more than once. every one of those traffic tickets was my fault. sometimes i was hassled a bit beyond what one would have expected. but most of my dealings with LEOs has been enough for me to know that the majority of them are interested in protecting and serving the rest of us.
by whose standards? i'm a fifty year old guy that works as a warehouse manager. i don't make much money, but i pay my bills and taxes, i have raised two daughters that are not unwed mothers or on drugs and i will celebrate my 26th wedding anniversary on Dec 31st. i have a spiritual life as a Christian that brings me peace - what more is there? but some would (and do) classify my life as wasted potential or unproductive...
the 1%ers i have had a chance to hang out with seemed just like most people i have met - give respect to get respect and let me chase what i want, you can do the same.

but since we aren't speaking in person, i won't take offense

 

i dont get it...are you a 1%er? if youre not...i dont see why you'd take offense.

all bikes was saying is maybe a bad run-in with the law (be it by the fault of the biker or the fault of the LEO) could be the reason some people turn to the outlaw MC lifestyle...

more rebelliousness and less rules. stop me if i'm getting it wrong bikes.