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Formal Signing Ceremony for S 111

ABATE gathers with Governor for signing of bill into law.

Not just another Monday! I answered my phone on Monday only to hear "Hi, this is Joel from the Governor’s office and we would like to do the signing ceremony for S 111 on Wednesday [, July 9, 2008] at 2:00 p.m. if that will work for you guys?" ... read complete story

Myrtle Beach Passes
Discriminatory Ordinances

On Tuesday September 23rd 2008 the Myrtle Beach City council passed 15 draconian ordinances all in the name of public safety and welfare or so they say. Actually these ordinances are discriminating against a segment of the population and placing any financial shortfalls on the backs of their residents and businesses. Actions such as this are aimed at regulating personal behavior which poses the greatest threat to everyone’s liberties. Where will it stop?

We already have enough laws in effect. These ordinances will really put a strain on our law enforcement, that are overworked, under staffed and already have problems enforcing what we have on the books. This could potentially open up other areas of the city for crimes to take place. The cost of extra law enforcement was offset ... read complete story

The Continuing Adventures of Pinky (Our Smallest Member)
Pinky visits Hoover Dam
Pinky Goes to Jail (pps 1.4 MB)
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ABATE of SC defends the rights of bikers in South Carolina. Additionally ABATE of SC also works with regional and national coalitions and organizations such as AIM/NCOM, AMA, MRF, SCC, and The Biker Republic to help defend liberty in Washington DC.

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