“That some of the clubs involved are 1%”
. . . means a sane, responsible person should stay away, regardless of “common concerns.”
When you apply for a security clearance, there is a list of organizations you must not be associated with. Sitting around regularly with the Communist Party for talks about “common concerns” would rightly have been seen as association.
Good post...thanks.
Even people who are not on the socially approved list have rights. Even those you might not like can share a common goal (like raising money for charity and donating toys for poor kids at Christmas).
But if you are gong to avoid every person who is less than perfect enough for you, go tell HR you won't work around any of a number of 'undesirable groups' and see how long you last--or is it okay because that's how you make money?
We aren't talking the Communist party here, quite the opposite. Freedom is foremost, and you'[d be hard pressed to find a more patriotic bunch--one which includes veterans from every war we've fought and even active duty service personnel.
Saying they are associating with a 'criminal element' because people show up from a different club who don't have exactly a spotless record would be like saying you associated with terrorists because you were in the crowd when they bombed the Boston Marathon.
One more thing, those of the Christian Motorcyclist's Association and other similar groups will show, and witness about Jesus and The Almighty in some of the worst places...hmmm. Just like Jesus, who didn't spend so much time hanging with the 'approved' as around the wharves, and who has called those who serve Him to bear witness.
Regardless of motive, generally differences are set aside for those issues which affect all bikers.