We left the DFW area to make the trip to Austin last Saturday.. From that time till Tuesday, my computer sat idle and was filled with useless and meaningless trivia while I was away.. Most went unread and just bypassed.. Remarkably.. while in Austin, I learned that I've been catching hell from at least one well meaning poster, somewhere on the East Coast.. The motorcycle group on Yahoo has been his forum to complain against Bill Walker and my association with TMRA 2.. Quite noticeably, this poster who commenced the "complaints" thread on Yahoo, called himself "Outrider 3500" later identifying himself as "Corey Standish".. Also noticeably, Mr. Standish had few of the details correct in his "complaint" posts.. I have never been a spokesman for TMRA 2 nor anyone other than Bill Walker.. I am a member of TMRA 2, nothing more.. and have gone to great lengths to make that point perfectly clear As a TMRA 2 member, I have honest and clear opinions, with no reservations about stating them in public and on usenet.. My views are well known to anyone who knows me.. TMRA 2, the Chairman nor any of the District Advisors have ever attempted to repress any member of that organization from expressing himself in any forum.. That is one of the greatest complements of TMRA 2.. No member should be hesitant to express himself .. For whatever the motives and agendas, there have been some criticism of me and TMRA 2 in this forum.. The idea that TMRA 2 has attempted to take credit for things which they've had no part of is laughable and ridiculous.. The Confedration of Clubs in Texas and TMRA 2 traveled to Austin to oppose or support five Bills and Amendments to the Legislators.. The State Income Tax proposal was not one of those Bills.. I'm reasonably sure that some of those 5,000 to 7,000 Warriors would probably express their disapproval during their visits with their Representatives.. The critics of TMRA 2 should be aware that this organization address issues which affect every taxpayer and voter in Texas, whether they ride a motorcycle or not.. TMRA 2 is a one of a kind organization that is needed to inform the public, as well as support and oppose legislation that affect us all.. Again. I don't speak for TMRA 2 or claim affiliation other than, as a member.. My support for TMRA 2 dates back a number of years..My own membership dates back three years.. I attended a number of Chapter and State meetings before I became a member.. It should be of interest to note, while I was in Austin.. several people came to me, after I was pointed out to them.. They identified themselves as participants in this newsgroup. They shook hands with me and expressed their respects for TMRA 2 and the efforts they saw in Austin, during Legislative Day.. Those are the ones who make this newsgroup what it is.. not the pitiful complainers and whiners whose only contributions are to criticize. They are the ones who make it worth my while, to participate in this newsgroup.. The inflammatory e-mails and posts on this newsgroup have been responded to.. by everyone but me. I will continue to post my usual offerings and opinions.. I'm perfectly willing to step aside when the ones' who object to me most, are willing to step forward and assume a positive approach to a better government and the freedoms which I cherish.. Regards to All.. Your friend in Irving Bill Walker