Many biker gangs have bad reps with the law enforcement and the police. The Hell's Angels have been known to go into charity events and fundraisers but have occasionaly been involved with drug trades and many public displays of violence.
Do people blame the whole gang for actions of its few members? I mean if 40 people are part of illegal activity in the gang the group as a whole should not be held accountable. Are these biker gangs really a front for illegal activity or do the media just label them as being "bad"?
2007-10-08 05:57:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Biker gangs (as opposed to biker clubs or associations) are, by nature and definition, outlaw biker gangs. They have their own rules and procedures and although they may occasionally contribute good deeds with 'rides for kids', etc., they are primarily based on illegal criminal activity. As a LEO I met quite a few and some of them I actually liked as people. As gang members, however, their intent was and is clearly to engage in and profit from criminal activities. Do some research for yourself. Find out what their gang actually stands for. Find out what some of their jacket badges stand for ... that may surprise you. Decide for yourself, but never (I repeat, never) touch or make any disparaging remarks about their 'colours' (jackets). No-one can ever say they don't have pride in themselves and their gang.
2007-10-08 11:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Penguin_Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I've yet to read any of the books written by Mr. Barger, I would like to. His group of 1%'s is one of the most infamous, and at the same time most widely known on this planet. We personally should never judge anyone without at least talking to them. Until that day comes I can only say watch what you say and/or do. As many of my friends are bikers I know that some things are never tolerated. Even though you may think the worst of a person, you can bet there is something that they STRONGLY believe in, and you don't want to draw the wrath of that individual or his BROTHERS. I did read the book written by the cop who had infiltrated this group but I have a hard time believing that it isn't some self-aggrandizing rag. We all know that to get in he had to lie, now he expects us to believe that trash he writes. It's a good thing the book was only 25 cents.
2007-10-08 11:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by pappyld04 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both. My best friend's dad is in a biker gang who is buddies with the Hell's Angels. They aren't the best of people to be around, let me tell ya. I never witnessed anything, but I've seen what they can do on RealTV and such.
2007-10-08 07:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by HERE WE GO BROWNIES, BEAT PIT!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every member of the Hell's Angels is involved in illegal activity. It is not the sort of thing where a few members are dealing dope without everyone's knowledge. No, every member is expected to fight, sling dope and even kill for the club if need be.
These are bad people and don't let a few charity events fool you.
2007-10-08 06:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
being a biker my selfe of 30 years i will tell you how it is if one person closed a fight with 40 people around we all as indivisuals say I DID IT, then knowbody is in trouble. the best advise i can give you though is dont ask to many ? dont ask dont tell. bikers are people that live two lives. and that is dangerous depending on the person.
2007-10-08 06:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FYI. The Hells Angels are bad people. It's organized crime at its worst. Mainly drugs and money laundering. There is nothing innocent about them. Read up on their history it's pretty scary stuff.
2007-10-08 06:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
gangs arent bad they work for the betterment of there members they are no different then union exept there in tough naberhoods and on occasion some one is forced to kill another but the only time a gang will sopport that is if its in self deffence turf wars are done to keep the peace if your not near me then we wont have no problems organized crime is much less dangerus then unorganized
2007-10-08 06:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jonathan H 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Read Sonny Bargers book about the Hells Angels. It is an interesting book. I have read all of his books and found them to be informative and entertaining.
2007-10-08 09:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the real Hell's angles were WW2 Fighter Pilots
2016-07-05 16:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do these people make a living?
2007-10-08 06:56:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋