[Sun_Sparkz]

I feel sorry for all the (90%) of kind hearted, perfectly non-violent bikies. I know quite a few and none of them are violent.
If anything, the bikies i have been exposed to are some of the most kind and charitable people i know. Charity rides, hooaganism sure, but always fun and family orientated things. I once hosted about 25 bikes for 2 days at my farm out west about 3 years ago, when they were on their way around the state on a ride. a few stories came up like a thing they like to call the (M.C) run - which was a little mad but apart from that, id say they were the most fun, and friendliest guests i have had.

In saying that though, the city based groups in Sydney and surrounds that i do know of have had their dynamics and culture changed dramatically, and according to my father ( a biker since the 70's (biker not to be confused with bikie)) the new motives for being in a gang are usually not associated with a passion for a triumph or a harley.

I dont think the media should be sensationalising and creating a "bikie fear".
Sure - Gangs are bad when they are violent/ criminal. But that should mean any gang - wheather they bond over spraypainting, Motorbikes, muscle cars, drugs, or tapestry and tea totalling. (and as i understand some of these revised laws are against people assicociating with gangs, not just riders)


It feels like these small time cooks are getting "underbelly" fever and thinking they can act like its Goodfellas in downtown Sydney.
I think the media has a lot to answer for on this one.