ABATE of Florida
Feel free to pass the truth around to as many folk as you can.
Part of a press release from ABATE of Florida and my response:
Our concerns may have been justified when on Saturday February 27, 2010 we were informed that motorcycle personalities “Rogue” and “RC”, individuals known for publicly making false statements against ABATE of Florida and its President, James “Doc” Reichenbach, spoke at Rhonda Welsch’s rally to a crowd, allegedly again making slanderous statements towards ABATE of Florida. On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Doc, accompanied by three witnesses, attempted to visit Ms. Welsch’s rally around 1 pm.
Any statements I made re: All statements ABATE of Florida President, James “Doc” Reichenbach have been backed up by "facts". If one is to search my site Big Bend Bikers for for Freedom they will find links verifying any actionable allegations and do not fit the definition of slander:
1. Law Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation.
Initially upon arriving where the rally was being held, RC exited the building, looked straight at Doc, and immediately turned and rapidly walked away as Doc yelled to him “hey RC, wait, I want to talk to you”.--
It was my time to go on stage to speak. I left the building to retrieve my speech from my wife who had it and was outside letting the dogs go to the bathroom. I was rushing back into the building when somebody hollered at me. And do not know who it was or exactly
what it was they said. I do remember responding later I have to give my speech right now.
After giving my speech a friend came up to me and advised me that Doc Reichenbach and some people were outside. She was afraid some trouble may be starting. I advised
the women I was with to stay in the building and a friend and I went outside to see what the problem was.
The events continued to unfold as Doc stood outside the building and RC exited with a
I exited the building with one friend as the pictures clearly show. There was no
group of acquaintances.
Doc approached and asked about RC & Rogue’s allegedly making slanderous statements about ABATE of Florida, Inc.
When we exited the building "Mudder" who serves or did serve as ABATE of Florida's
Sgt. of Arms was standing outside with some other people who I did not recognize by name. But assumed were ABATE security. At that time the ABATE of Florida President was sitting in a Golf Cart out of hearing range.
My conversation with "mudder" consisted of small talk. He told me about two wrecks he has recently been in and stated attendance at the campground was down as we had some exchange re the economy. At some point in time during my conversation with "mudder" I gestured to one of the ladies watching from behind the glass to bring me a cup of coffee which she did.
Doc approached and asked about RC & Rogue’s allegedly making slanderous statements about ABATE of Florida, Inc., which RC denied. RC further stated that there was a recording made of his and Rouge’s presentations
At some point in time the president/lobbyist of ABATE of Florida did approach and started in on something that Rogue allegedly made in his speech. I had to ask him a number of times what he was talking about as I had no idea what he was referring to.
Apparently he had been told that Rogue had referenced my actions at the capital during a legislative session.
I advised The president/lobbyist that he had received fals3e information. That Rogue made no mention of what he was referring to. I also Advised the ABATE President/lobbyist that we had filmed the speeches. At that time he did not ask for a copy that I remember.
As this conversation ensued, some of RC’s personnel stepped back and began taking photographs of Doc. Once these photographers were in place, RC began verbally provoking Doc, attempting to get Doc to strike him. Although Doc became agitated, he did not rise to the bait.
As you can see there was one person standing next me. I have no "personnel" the photographer in question had arrived with Rogue and that day was the first time I had met and immediately liked her. I was however not events referenced in this press release until they were over. Please note. If there was more than one photographer outside I am not at this time aware of it.
Doc began stating something about someday he and I were going to settle "our thing". I kept asking him "what thing" to which he kept referring to as our thing. In fact we could settle it right then and there.
At this time I stated something to the effect that he has seen me in the halls of the legislature without his body guards around and never speaks or looks at me.
He said something to the effect he would resign from ABATE right then and there to settle "our thing". This means nothing to me as Doc as Doc often resigns his position.
I advised the ABATE of Florida President and Lobbyist that were he to lay a hand on me I would sue the hell out of ABATE. It was somewhere around this time that his body guards/security/whatever pushed him towards the golf cart they had arrived in.
At some point in time Rogue did come outside. However as I was not taking my eyes off The ABATE of Florida president I am not aware of when he came out.
We hereby formally request a complete copy of the February 27, 2010 recording of RC & Rouges’ presentations RC spoke about accompanied with a sworn statement from the recording agent that the recording was recorded on the correct date and has not been altered
I hereby formally advise ABATE of Florida that they can kiss my ass. It has been our intention from the get go to post the recordings and pictures as we get them up. Not by demand of ABATE of Florida but as coverage of the Rally from the Biker perspective and because we RESPECT Biker Rogue and always like to hear what he has to say.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. is also hereby publicly putting RC & Rouge on notice that should their slanderous activities continue, they, and any entity which publishes the false statements, will become targets of legal action to make ABATE of Florida, Inc. whole.
I have heard these allegations many times. Along with an alleged allegation by the President of ABATE of Florida that if he could not take care of me in the courts he would have it done the old school way. Our suggestion would be that he focus instead on the damage he has done to a once noble organization, i.e. ABATE of Florida. However, discovery could be a fun thing.
“ABATE of Florida, Inc. is not affiliated in any way with Rhonda Lee Welsch, Tom Gion or www.bikeweekfreedomrally.com. ABATE of Florida, Inc. has been holding the “Freedom Rights Rally”, also known as “Freedom Rally”, for 15 years, and reserves the rights to this event name. Although the group associated with Rhonda Lee Welsch and www.bikeweekfreedomrally.com is holding an event at the same time and location as ABATE of Florida, Inc.’s 2010 Bike Week Campground, ABATE of Florida, Inc. is not endorsing or a part of that group’s event. We have asked this group to cease using the event name which we have rights to, and await their response.”
I believe this statement says it all. Who, but a totalitarian organization could possibly believe they can lay claim to either term, "Freedom Rights Rally"
or "Freedom Rally"???
I can understand why ABATE of Florida Would not affiliate themselves with Rhonda Lee
Welsh and the Bike Week Freedom Rally. In first conversation with Ms. Welsh regarding what should I speak on at the rally, she responded with, "Speak from your heart" She also stated, "We will not be censoring people".
But then I guess that's the difference between someone Like Ms. Welsh because she does what she does from the heart and ABATE of FLorida President/Lobbyist who gets paid for what he does!
We do have to admit however that Doc has obtained one hell of a press agent. I'm awed at just how creative one can get while lying! Thats right I used the word "LYING" SUE ME! Let Freedom Reign
