I understand the reasons for closing the discussion down. I do not necessarily agree with the decision. I hope that the situation with the biker's club, can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. There is room for compromise.
I got into a hassle, when I started a breakfast discussion club in Kentucky. The only requirement for membership, was an interest in Masonry. Masonic membership was NOT required. Nevertheless, the Grand Lodge went all ballistic, and tried to shut us down.
This situation is like that. It is all about control .I am sure that the GM in Texas really does not care, if a bunch of masons want to ride their bikes on weekends. There has got to be some solution to this hassle.
SMIB!