Seattlest: Off-Duty Seattle Police Officers Involved in Sturgis Shooting

Bikerjoe

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:32:06 -0800

Ok, I'll avoid potential libel by letting one of the few remaining websites the IPMC has up and running speak for itself. First you want to click on the about our colors link. Not the similarity of their wording in one part to that of one of the Major clubs, and their out right ripping off of another of the Big 4 clubs mottos, cut one we all bleed. Then, to really see what kind of clean cut wholesome law enforcerment officers they are, click on the pictures link. Check out the folder on myrtle beach spring 2005. Now, I will grant you that this is not the Seattle chapter, however, if they want to paint all Hells Angels with such broad strokes and label them a gang, well, it sure does seem that the IPMC is going out of their way to emulate those that they apparently have issue with. Like I said, many of their sites that were up yesterday, are gone today. I do notice however that all of the Hells Angels sites that were up yesterday are still up today as well. http://www.ironpigs-nrc.com/ You all can decide what these guys are all about. definately not the higher standard I thought law enforcement was held to thats for sure.

bigyaz

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:46:52 -0800

You might want to be careful with your wording to avoid potential libel: "... the accused shooter has been previously disciplined for violence while off duty." According to all the press reports neither incident involved violence: One was for taunting, the other for threatening.

bconnolly

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:21:45 -0800

Well, the HA definitely has an established history of gang-like activity whereas I can't find anything with regards to the Iron Pig MC that points to them being an organized crime outfit like the HA (or the Mongrels, or the Outlaws etc. etc.) But I get what you're saying. Sorta.

abbey

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:16:30 -0800

that's certainly not how the SPD or most law enforcement identifies the Hells Angels. I was trying to point out the irony and hypocrisy of identifying one as a gang and the other as a club, despite both apparently being violent.

bconnolly

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:11:21 -0800

The Hells Angels are also a Motorcycle Club, FYI. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=HAMC&btnG=Google+Search