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[20 Nov 06] :: Bikers Ride to Secure Border

Motorcycle riders who support a tougher stance on illegal immigration were invited to participate in a free, escorted, 100-mile "Brotherhood of the Border" motorcycle run to secure the border 9 a.m., Oct. 22nd that began at the Southern Arizona Biker Rodeo, Big Boys Arena Bar, 250 N. Prickly Pear Ave., in Benson, Arizona and ended at Helldorado Days in Tombstone. The ride, sponsored by the American Freedom Riders Brotherhood of the Border, is endorsed by various congressman and anti-illegal immigration groups, as well as the Border Patrol Union Local 2544. Members of the patrol also participated in the ride. Prior to the run, MCEE Congressional candidate Randy Graf introduced nationally known speakers including: Jim Gilchrist - Minuteman Project Founder; T.J. Bonner - National Border Patrol Union President, Andy Ramirez - Friends of the Border Patrol Founder; Yeh Ling-Ling - well known author and academic, and supporter and activist, Cindy Kolb. "The purpose of this ride is for men and women to combine the passion of riding the open roads with the urgent need to inform politicians at all levels that we will no longer stand by while the integrity and sovereignty of our nation is compromised by the adverse social and economic effects of illegal immigration," said Danny Smith, who, along with Rusty Childress, formed the American Freedom Riders. "We demand that all elected officials uphold their oath of office and legislate in the best interest of the legal citizens of our state and our country." The scenic ride was filmed via an airplane, as well as on the ground. The live cybercast of some anticipated 1,000 motorcyclists was also part of a film documentary in support of Friends of the Border Patrol www.criesfromtheborder.net/filmaker.html. Participants in the America Freedom Riders Brotherhood of the Border were also encouraged to attend a panel discussion with prominent experts in immigration law and enforcement, Saturday, Oct. 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Windemere Hotel, 2047 S. Highway 92 in Sierra Vista, AZ. The event was open to the public. For more information about the motorcycle ride or links to other anti-illegal immigration information go to www.americanfreedomriders.com or contact Danny Smith at 520-455-9323 or email happyappy45 @ yahoo.com

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