Well bikers are screwed - ACC levy

**jono035** · 16th October 2009, 14:32

Originally Posted by spacemonkey

Against the changes????
No the knee jerk joke party want it to be harsher in order to promote private health.
Quite frankly mr hide can go get fucked IMO!

Yeah, the ACT website says that one of their key issues is supporting ACC privatisation... The more they can sting people now with these levies (that are only needed because ACC has a lot of investments and in case they hadn't looked outside recently, it's a recession) the more likely they are to have support from people looking for a way out of the crushing cost of ACC.

They're trying to pull a fast one, don't let em. Stay focused!

**5150** · 16th October 2009, 14:49

I say, we start our own political party "Bikers Party" and after we get enough support to get into parliament next term, we will start a campaign "Get Rid Of All The Cagers" Just imagine how much safer roads would be........

**jono035** · 16th October 2009, 14:55

Originally Posted by 5150

I say, we start our own political party "Bikers Party" and after we get enough support to get into parliament next term, we will start a campaign "Get Rid Of All The Cagers" Just imagine how much safer roads would be........

There are plenty of other causes that use the same reasoning, there are x many of us, if we made a part then with that much support we'd be in parliament!

I enjoy motorcycling, but it is in no way my main voting issue at the moment, nor is it ever likely to be. I imagine the same goes for 90% of motorcyclists (all the ones that don't use kiwibiker for instance).

If people weren't so willing to over-react and support changes that specifically punishes law abiding firearms owners for the actions of those who were already well outside the law then I might have a few small pieces of caring left to spare.

Apparently not, though.

**GOONR** · 16th October 2009, 15:02

Something we knew already....

Researcher criticises motorbike levy logic

**Slyer** · 16th October 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by GOONR

Something we knew already....

Researcher criticises motorbike levy logic

ACC said riders were 16 per cent more likely than other road users to be involved in a crash.

Well they got that wrong already. Wasn't it meant to be 16 times?

**Reckless** · 16th October 2009, 15:23

Well you gotta feel for the cyclists sometimes as well!! Poor bugger!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2971...er-hit-and-run

Will they put this in our stats as a bike accident
or
Just not record it!!

**MidnightMike** · 16th October 2009, 16:33

Originally Posted by Reckless

Well you gotta feel for the cyclists sometimes as well!! Poor bugger!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2971...er-hit-and-run

That is unfortunate, couldn't have been riding with a better person in the circumstances though.

**PrincessBandit** · 16th October 2009, 17:37

Just emailed my submission to ACC and also sent it to John Key and Nick Smith.

Now I just have to check my inbox (no, not with bated breath to see if they've replied already!) but to ensure that the mail hasn't been bounced back for any reason. I'd hate to assume it had gone only to find that it somehow didn't get through and I missed the deadline for snail mail........

**gsx83esd** · 16th October 2009, 17:49

geez acc are arsholes i own an antique and only ride on special occasions (when the sun shines) i say lets all ride into the streets , clog the cities and show the pricks we mean business `!!!!!!!

**sinfull** · 16th October 2009, 22:28

Did you see Key on the news saying, awww crikey that Rodney hyde has some good ideas, yes we will think about opening ACC up to privatisation (competition) !
And you still think we can stop this by talking !!
How far is he up the Maori parties arse, awww wait, could it be that he gave in on the .... What was that he gave them not just a day or so ago ? Crikey He gave Maori TV the world cup !!!
Obvious he has Acts vote, where is he with the Maori party ?
Last nights parliment sitting was just a handshake come piss up !!
The legislation allowing them to change the ACC levies will pass !
I'm packing my slingshot !!!

I say once more Bulls, See ya's on the bridge on labour monday Arvo at 4pm !
Have ya banner saying " No to ACC Levy hikes, No to privatisation, or, Hello Americanisation !!!
T shirts and banners welcome !
I will see all you other Davids there, i'll bring My slingshot !!!
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**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 16th October 2009, 22:40

Originally Posted by sinfull

Did you see Key on the news saying,

Aww wow same post on how many threads?

**sinfull** · 16th October 2009, 22:47

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

Aww wow same post on how many threads?

Awww ok haha so i got so depressed about all these threads on the fuggin subject (not to mention the fucking texts telling me to sign some stupid fucking petition, which i knew was so way behind the 8 ball anyway), cause this levy is just a freekin smoke screen) i went to the clubrooms and had a few !!!

I get forgetfull when i drink !!

How many ?

But i say any excuse for a party !!!
Cant speak for the rest the club but my neck says there's a good time to be had at one of ours !!!
Did i mention the party ?

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 16th October 2009, 22:48

Originally Posted by sinfull

Awww ok haha so i got so depressed about all these threads on the fuggin subject (not to mention the fucking texts telling me to sign some stupid fucking petition, which i knew was so way behind the 8 ball anyway), cause this levy is just a freekin smoke screen) i went to the clubrooms and had a few !!!

I get forgetfull when i drink !!

How many ?

lol me to I confused which thread is what I need a drink...