2 million bikers' descend on dc to protest muslim 9_11 rally _ mail online.pdf

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Thousands of bikers roar through WashingtonDC to protest Muslim 9/11 rally but police

prevent angry clashes between the two

The Two Million Bikers rally suited up to protest the Millions of Americans March

Against Fear (MAMF), formerly called the Mi llion Muslim March

Thousands of bikers choked highways and local roads, but did not make it to the

Muslim rally

Christian protestors shouted down MAMF at every turnNone of the movements turnouts matched their names, but the Musl ims were

signifi cantly outnumbered

By Ryan Gorman

PUBLISHED: 22:38 GMT, 11 September 2013 | UPDATED: 13:23 GMT, 12 September 2013

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Bikers opposing a Muslim rally took over Washington DC Wednesday morning.

Thousands of motorcyclists roared into the nations capital for the Two Million Bikers rally - as the nationobserved moments of silence to honor the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks - intent on drowning out anevent originally titled the Million Muslim March.

The Million Muslim March changed its name to the Million American March Against Fear (MAMF), but thatdid not change the bikers minds.

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Flags hang from bikes as motorcyclists gather to mark the 12th anniversary of the 9/11

terrorist attacks

Denied a police escort, the group took more than an hour to move thr ough Washington

DC


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Starting fr om a Harley Davidson st ore, groups of 50 motorcycles made their way into the

capital

Starting from a Harley Davidson store just outside the city at 11am, groups of 50 motorcycles made theirway into the capital, according to the Washington Times.

Denied the necessary permits to have a police escort through traffic and stopping for traffic lights, themassive assembly took just over an hour to move out. Aerial footage showed bikers choking traffic on both

highways and local roads.The bikes rolled through the city for 50 minutes for heading to the Beltway.

Riders told the Washington Times they believed the denial was for political reasons.

Were here for 9-11, national ride coordinator Belinda Bee told the paper. We are going to have apeaceful ride... but there are people who are sick and tired of their rights and liberties being taken away.


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With no definitive route, the groups spun around the city, flying their flags and calling out

tributes

The event was designed to drown out another titled the Million Muslim March. Although

this was later changed to Million American March Against Fear (MAMF), the bikers were

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Their patr iotic duty: Bikers r ide on Constitution Avenue on the National Mall as they

participate in the 2 Million Bikers to DC rally, many called it their patriotic duty

The thousands of participants roared through the city in their own tr ibute as the nation

held minutes of silence

Million Muslim March met with counter protesters


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Authorities denied the accusations, noting that permits are not needed to rally in the capital.

This is a God event, a commenter said on the motorcycle rallys Facebook page.

I believe America has been in a 12-year funeral. But Im a Christian man and not a Muslim. I believe in theresurrection! God bless America! The commenter added.

MAMF, the rally opposed by the bikers, began on the National Mall just after 12pm right as the bikersbegan to circle the area.

With many streets surrounding the rally closed off to traffic, the bikers were not able to get to the rally of

their disdain.

A historic event for solidarity of humanity to establish peace, harmony and justice, is how MAMFsFacebook pagedescribed their rally, organized by the American Muslim Political Action Committee(AMPAC).


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President Barack Obama honoured the 3,000 people who d ied 12 years ago in a speech

outside the Pentagon

This was one of many tributes after Al Qaeda's attacks on the Twin Towers and Pentagon

in 2001

The rally, which started outside of the city, t ook over some of the main entrance points t o

Washington DC

The riders did make their presence felt though, with clusters of motorcycles circling the surrounding blocks


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like hawks as MAMFs speakers and organizers tried to rally.

Explaining that American-Muslims stand with America against terrorism, speaker Ruby Sous said we wantto stand here in solidarity with the American people against hate and violence, according to the Times.

Christian protestors who showed up to protest againstthe Muslim rally in addition to the motorcycledmasses shouted back you picked the wrong day!

Not quite one million: demonstrators march across the National Mall during what was

planned to be the 'Million American March Against Fear: Peace, Harmony and Justice

Throughout all this, motorcycles could be heard circling, coursing and revving their way around the rally.

Another speaker, Princeton University professor Cornel West preached social justice and peace, whilecondemning violence, said the Times.

Attendees tried to hold a moment of silence, but all they heard were revving motorcycles, MAMF chieforganizer Isa Hodge told the Times.


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No more social injustice!: Cornel West speaks during a rally originally

called the Million Muslim March

Peace, unity: Mr West speaks during the rally, he condemned violence during his time on

stage

Though not quite as large as the name would suggest, there were several thousand motorcyclists inattendance, stretching at least one-third of a mile long as they rumbled down suburban highways, according


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to reports.

MAMF also did not exactly live up to its name, with only a few dozen supporters showing up, according tothe Times.

Several speakers also railed against conspiracy theories, American soldiers in the Middle East and otherfringe topics, according to the Times.

They were outnumbered by the throngs of park police and counter-demonstrators on hand, according to

reports.

You picked the wrong day!: Despite preaching peace and unity, and saying they were

against ter ror ism, the Muslims were shouted down by Christian counter-prot estors

A number of motorcyclists were involved in an accident on the ride into the capital, but no severe injurieswere reported.

The bikers Facebook page thank everyone for coming, wished everyone a safe ride home and said theyllsee each other next year.

MAMFs websitewas down when MailOnline tried to access it, and its Facebook page offered noindication the rally would happen again.

The phone number listed on AMPACs websitewent directly to a Sprint voice mailbox that was full.


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911 Riders of 2013 Washington DC HERE WE COME!!

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Both sides dishonor the dead by having an agenda on the one day that differences should be set aside and all sides calmthemselves. I have never seen a more vulgar display of agendas in my life. Have some respect for the dead!


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- Deadpool, London, United Kingdom, 12/9/2013 22:06

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The last true Americans.. I wish I were there :(

- Gabe Athouse, Burbank, United States, 12/9/2013 21:39


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Love these guys. When all h3ll breaks loose in this country one day in the future, and I believe we can all see it coming, all I cansay is I sure hope I have some of these bikers, who love this country and are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, realclose by me to protect this old senior lady.

- Buttercup2013, Arlington, United States, 12/9/2013 21:33


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My only regret; I didn't have the fortunate opportunity to join my brothers/sistes on the ride.

- EMRoss, Lebanon, 12/9/2013 21:25


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These obese bikers need a salad and a clue.

- James, Illinois, United States, 12/9/2013 20:54


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Fantastic, proud of them all & you Ryan for the great reporting.

- Sarah, Northants, 12/9/2013 19:46


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They will destroy you and all that you believe in, Just sayin'

- gormenghastly, Toronto, Canada, 12/9/2013 19:03


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So this is what caused all the traffic yesterday......

- SMT, germantown, United States, 12/9/2013 18:35


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Typical Americans - protesting against something they obviously don't understand. Why are so many Americans so ignorant andeasily misled? This is one of those times It's embarrassing to admit I'm an American too.

- Bill, Salt Lake City, 12/9/2013 18:03


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Nothing in the mainstream media. But then - the refuse to cover real news. This was an event that didn't make the newspaper ofwashington dc....kinda tells ya which way they lean. may they soon shutter their doors.

- ShamedAmerican, Bluemont, United States, 12/9/2013 17:45


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