… GRAND STRAND IMPOSES “DE FACTO MARTIAL LAW”
|| By FITSNEWS || Against the wishes of S.C. governor Nikki Haley, the annual Atlantic Beach Bikefest is set to begin on May 22 … and officials on the Grand Strand are bracing for the worst. In addition to imposing what one critic referred to as “de facto martial law,” officials have also set up a 23-mile “traffic loop” in an effort to prevent “parking lot parties.”
The loop – which wasn’t implemented for this week’s “white biker weekend” – is just one part of the response effort, though.
Grand Strand authorities plan on cracking down on the parties they claim led to last year’s violence via some broadly worded new ordinances.
“Impromptu parties, with or without alcohol, are illegal on both public and private property,” the city of Myrtle Beach, S.C. stated on its bikefest website.
Wait … what? That sounds a lot like overreach to us …
Additionally, “excessive noise, including noise created by loud music, revving engines and spinning tires” is also banned. Individuals who violate either of these ordinances – or the prohibition against consuming alcohol in a parking lot – could face up to thirty days in jail.
Oh, and police say they plan on enforcing the state’s helmet law – as well as a 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. EDT curfew on juveniles.
One observer referred to the weekend as a looming “traffic ticketfest and motorcycle citationfest.”
Before we get to the question of safety, how much is all this “enhanced enforcement” costing taxpayers? Well the orange cones for the new traffic loop cost the city of Myrtle Beach a cool $1 million, while the added law enforcement presence on the streets is expected to run as much as $2 million.
How are they paying for it?
City officials received permission from state lawmakers to redirect accommodations tax revenue to the effort, and they’re using a recently approved property tax increase to fund some of the “enhanced enforcement.”
But that’s not all. Even more money – an estimated $800,000 – is being spent on new street cameras, while another $150,000 is going toward an Orwellian “surveillance tower.”
Crazy, isn’t it?
These coastal governments shell out millions on “tourism marketing” each year – only to raise taxes when it comes time to perform the core function of law enforcement? That’s sad.
State taxpayers are on the hook for “black bike week,” too, as an estimated 400 state police officers will be supplementing the 224 Myrtle Beach city officers and hundreds of other police (from Horry County, neighboring municipalities and out-of-state jurisdictions) expected to be on the streets.
Here’s our question, though …
Is this planned police crackdown going to quell violence … or incite it?
It seems reasonable to assume expanded regulation (and promises of stricter enforcement) will lead to more confrontations between bikers and police. Oh, and last time we checked none of the state, county or municipal law enforcement agencies charged with policing this event required the use of body cameras on their officers.
Yeah …
What could possibly go wrong?
Look: We’re not condoning the violence that has transpired at previous black bike events. Nor are we questioning the need for law enforcement to step up its efforts to protect life, liberty and property on the coast next weekend. We are, however, questioning the wording of some of these new ordinances – and the ongoing subsidization of tourism marketing at the expense of law enforcement (with taxpayers being handed a growing bill for this glaring lack of prioritization).
This is the first black bike week since Ferguson. Since North Charleston. And since Baltimore.
Hopefully the “crackdown” doesn’t create a backlash …
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Fits I will be in MB.Can I report from ground zero?
After this I’m making my pilgrimage to Mecca so you guys probably won’t see me for a little while.
LMAO Rocky…whatever the hell he is paying you it is worth it…funny shit…
Funny he says crackdown, that’s what GrandTango calls it when he gets spanked, momma has to put the crack down to give him a whooping!
Wasn’t me. Sorry.
Turn the GrandTango loose with a live feed for as long as he/she can stand up and speak. This could be the breakthrough GT dreams about. His mama can carry the cameras.
Seriously Shifty.Will be in MB area.Think Fits will hire me for duty?
It would be terrific if periodic on-the-spot reports could be posted here…
I am going to work on it…my former ‘perch’ was between 21st Ave. N and 48th Ave.N…it was thrilling to watch law enforcement line the median on Kings Hwy and pick em off one at a time…being down on Ocean Drive might get tricky…may need to borrow a wig and some jewelry…I still my lime green ‘leisure’ suit and thick platform shoes…I will get it done…
GO FOR IT..!!
This just in — SHIFTY HAS BEEN ROBBED!
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My plan to sell GrandTomato and GrandTurnip Bobble-Head Dolls has been stolen by GT. Look for the booth and take photos. More details to follow & developing…
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10++
One of my all-time favorites, Chi Chi Rodriguez was another . For such an outwardly vacuous, stupid appearing show it had some brilliantly nuanced humor.
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“Additionally, “excessive noise, including noise created by loud music, revving engines and spinning tires” is also banned. ”
Odd, because my ears are splitting from Harley riders revving their goddamned bikes all over the place this week.
That may be true, but most of the Harley riders were white and Driving While White is not illegal
Yeah, but the Harley riders don’t engage in organized shoplifting, public intimidation and randomly shooting Glocks sideways down da skreet.
The Harley riders also did not rack up numbers like this:
Five incidents of shootings.
Eight people were shot.
Three people were shot and killed.
And this is in addition to the other behavior you just noted.
Law enforcement and the local and state government would not be doing their jobs if they did not anticipate the possibility of violence.
that’s for the tailgate parties at USC
You just don’t hear about it on the news fella
You’re an ignorant fool, the Harley riders were rough, not deadly violent.
Why are you defending street thugs and criminals? Compare the crime
reports for the two events, then you will look like a bigger fool.
The three people that were murdered during Bike week last year were all native to Myrtle Beach / South Carolina. The people attending Bike Week are not driving 6,7,8+ hours to shoot people and commit crime. They are driving down to have a good time.
Honestly, I had no idea how bad racism still was until I read some of these comments. These new laws and rule changes are nothing more than an attempt to make it easier to arrest people.
I also find it egregious that this ridiculous traffic pattern and street blockages were not in effect for last weeks “Harley Fest” (aka White Bike Week).
I hope every one attending Bike Week this coming weekend stays safe, and I’d personally be in favor of boycotting Myrtle Beach. If they want to create laws that exist solely to control and harass black people, then they don’t need any tourism revenue from black people. Let the city turn into Atlantic City of the South.
You are an idiot. Black people need realize that we do not hate them because of the color of their skin. We hate them because the majority of them behave like savages. Everywhere Black’s go violence and destruction inevitably follows. Just look at Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Ferguson, Newark, and Detroit. What do Black’s contribute to America to make up for the destruction they cause?
Thanks for calling me an idiot for simply having a discussion with you. I appreciate the class and respect you attempted to display.
I also appreciate the fact that you are an admitted racist based off the fact that you said “WE HATE THEM BECAUSE..”
No further commentary is needed. Have a good day sir. I pray that you and your family receive countless blessings and perhaps one day can overcome your ignorant mentality.
I’ve been to both and I would say they’re about even in disgusting behavior. During white bike week a few years back we drove up to the hotel and a group of drunken “bikers” we’re standing in circle beating up a drunker “biker chick”. Called the MB police but they were too busy to come. Next evening went down to the jacuzzi about 7pm and there was a fat ol guy with his jeans pulled down and his fat bitch riding him. Needles to say the jacuzzi was off limits after that.
Alan Sloan had the solution to Columbia Mall’s problems. Apply it to MB and the problem will be solved.
Driving MB into the ground isn’t the greatest solution.
This entire scene appears to be developing into a challenge for a major confrontational challenge.
If these bikers were of a mind , there wouldn’t be a single penny spent inside that red line. Ride through quietly, spend money elsewhere.
Or continue doing what they already do, dine and dash, shoplift, etc… and still not spend a single penny.
If I lived in Myrtle Beach, I would readily accept your proposal and actually sweeten the pot with incentives for them to do so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ImZTwYwCug&list=RD2ImZTwYwCug#t=18
Private Impromptu parties on Private Property …. Myrtle Beach officials will be charged and arrested for civil rights violation and constitutional rights violation. Come on you MB wuss public servants. You all need a taste of your own bullshit. You better read US Supreme Ct case law, you dumbass power freak lawless rogues.
Why don’t you let the crazed pavement apes party in your backyard?
What could possibly go wrong? These folks have history and a reputation of acting with the utmost decorum whenever in public and gathered in large groups. Perhaps the ban on alcohol in parking lots is a misguided attempt to keep these “folks” from ruining their stellar reputation?
To think that law enforcement would not want these “folks” to gather in mass and enjoy a nice cool beverage is ridiculous! The theory that being able to somewhat “contain” a outbreak of violence is ridiculous. Damn Cops! We pay them good money from our hard earned tax dollars. Being shot and beaten to death is just “another day at work” and is an expectation of the job. And after all, business owners have insurance to replace their destroyed property!
Damn it I say let these “Folks” have fun!
Black Vacations Matter!
Myrtle Beach will look like Ferguson, Missouri in the aftermath of the riots there?
No, hopefully it will look like the aftermath of the Battle of Omdurman.
KILL WHITEY!!!!!
Bring it on, Buckwheat.
… the most bigoted gay man on the Grand Strand.
Are you insulting me or complimenting me? I thought you libtards regarded gayness as a badge of honor.
OK, you’re not Gary. He’s a “liberal” gay anti-black bigot.
Is the Gay Dolphin still the gayest of the gay on the Grand Strand???
Making or conveying death threats via electronic means (even on a website forum) is a federal felony. 18 U.S.C. § 875(c) states: “Whoever transmits in interstate or foreign commerce any communication containing any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of another, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.” —— You have been reported.
I wuz talkin bout my neighbor’s dog named Whitey who barks an poops in my yard all day an all night. Suck on that, cracker.
I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can’t deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung…….
Note to naacp. This is the WORST boycott in the whole history of boycotts!
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After dealing with last year’s lawless disaster, you would think the state and local law enforcement can quell anything that seems to be getting out of hand.
There has to be some kind of order in this weekend’s activities.
Aptheker v. Secretary of State, 378 U.S. 500 (1964),
So if ANY Violence, disrespect of other citizens or destruction takes place.. Haley is absolved…Right? …and the Democrat Party is responsible…Right?
I’m just getting FITS and his liberal minions to sign off on that, beforehand…
Being black gives you the same rights as the rest of us…just like being gay, feminist or liberal…you don’t get an EXTRA set of rights and privileges, based on being a special interest group for corrupt Democrat politicians…
“This is the first black bike week since Ferguson. Since North Charleston. And since Baltimore.
Hopefully the “crackdown” doesn’t create a backlash …”
Really an outlandish statement by Fits.Already blaming law enforcment for the behavior of the Democrat Party voter animals that are soon to invade another community in America?
Say what you want about former mayor Mark McBride in MB.I don’t have a doubt he would have ended this mayhem long ago.
Thanks for mentioning…I really don’t read much this idiot writes…I know from his first sentence what is coming. He’s not very creative, and very predictable….it’s the same ol’ stupid Bull-$#!t over and over…
You hang on his every word.
Back when I was a teenager in the 80’s, living in Southern California-I decided once to go the Spring Break in Palm Springs.
Back at that time, it was a “big deal”, and I was only 16 and relatively naive.
I had a great time, though it was crazy…even got into a small(harmless) fight.
Here’s the thing though, Sonny Bono had just been elected as mayor of Palm Springs and a major platform of his at the time was getting rid of the Spring Break draw.
I was there the first year he enacted what was called on the street the “Bono Bonus”, which was basically cops harassing anyone/everyone for ANYTHING.
When the code of laws is as thick as a Bible, stretching back a hundred years, everyone is pretty much violating one of them at any given time. I can’t remember how many tickets I received for jay walking(which everyone was doing during Spring Break), but back then society in general wasn’t as Nazi oriented and I purposely didn’t carry ID so my name was “Tom McLaren” for the day and the upstanding members of the Palm Springs PD dutifully wrote their tickets to my evil twin(who happened to love McLaren sports cars as much as myself).
Anyway, Bono succeeded in making Spring Break in Palm Springs an unpleasant event for teenagers/young adults.
Fast forward to today….where the community has been trying to foster the return of Spring Break to Palm Springs(with moderate success)…just under more mutually acceptable terms.
I don’t know what my little story means…I just decided to share it because it seemed just a little pertinent. Perhaps there’s a small lesson there.
I appreciate your story…
NAACP SC Boycott
The citizens of Myrtle Beach would welcome a boycott. BBW costs more money than it brings to the city.
Geely and Volvo officials arrive in the Grand Strand this week for pre planning meetings with state officials.
SAY WHAT?
Someone made a mistake….lol
Does Volvo make ‘crotch rockets’?
Cars and trucks and marine power and fixed base generator sets. All good reliable industrial strength stuff. … And they host the annual Swedish Bikini Team Tryouts.
“Black Bike Week: Is A Crackdown Coming?”
Kudos to the one who titled this post
On two occasions I was on the coast during BBW. I saw a wide range(petite to damn look at that ass) of black booty perched up in the air on the rear of souped up rice rockets
With no exception, crack was exposed so no doubt as the week goes forward there certainly will be a serious case/cases of Crackdown in the greater Myrtle Beach Area
You realize that “BBW” potentially has two meanings there, right?
He prefers thicker ladies.
You realize that “BBW” potentially has two meanings there, right?
Maybe Tango could go to Myrtle Beach and file a report on the BBC?
Pardon me whilst I defer to Tango Speak:
LMAO!!!!
Nonsense. They couldn’t execute a “crackdown” if they wanted to with the staffing at their disposal…
Dat Ass!!!
LOL … Photo …. Headline … LOL
Wrong…Body cameras will be used and all are in place. You may want to read some articles that actually have facts. Is this costing us a bundle? You bet it is!! Why, because of the disaster of last year. I am not talking about the shootings of those from out of town either. And I really wish everyone would get that straight..those involved in the shootings were not ‘locals’. Everyone knows the chaos this created last year…I had to be walked out of a store as it was blocked by many ‘individuals’ bending over having their butts smacked, blocking the door!! The litter on Ocean Blvd. after the bikers left town was absolutely disgraceful. Another point raised..No loop for Harley Week..NOT NEEDED… as there are not 300,000-500,000 bikers. Traffic was unbearable last Memorial Day..thus the ‘Loop’……Maybe those of us living near the beach will actually get some sleep with the Loop in place. And what really aggravates about your article is your referring to the Ferguson, North Carolina and Baltimore events…WE, blacks and whites are already fearful of this..Money for extra police, cameras, etc?? Yes!! This is why:We anticipate an excuse for trouble…..I have been advised already, not to go to the stores or drive unless absolutely necessary Memorial Weekend. That advise came from a black manager of a local store and my buddy..a black taxi driver that helps all of us in our community. White, green, purple, black…when you have this large of a gathering, trouble will occur…always has and always will. Wouldn’t it be great if the laws were followed and everyone respected themselves and others? Maybe there will be a time when this does not have to be such a negative event…maybe it can start this year.
Smh. Ignorance is bliss
Your facts were incorrect..that was my point. It really doesn’t matter though. Harley Week is done and it was a pleasure. Were there any problems…I’m sure and like I said that will happen with any large numbers. Will be anything like Memorial Weekend..Very doubtful…It will be the same disturbing nuisance it always is. So much wasted money to keep this group under control! Hopefully, we tax payers will make more money for our community , than the payout. At least the jails and courts will be open 24/7 to deal with the NON law abiding people. Funny we did not have to do this for Harley week…hmmm
Sadly, the days of respect and consideration are gone…long gone.
I’m white, and frankly, I don’t give a crap what color the next person is, what color the president is, or what color the majority of bikers are on any given weekend. We’re all Americans, yet for some reason far too many refuse to accept that. And I’m sorry to say, but it appears (from media reporting–sorry, that’s all I have to go on) that it is minority Americans who are the most vocal about the racial divides. I desperately want to be color-blind in EVERYTHING I see and do. But it is really hard when people of many diverse groups continually act out their negative stereotypes. I praise diversity, heritage, and pride. I also praise the ability to see past it and BECOME an American.
You all kill me with your comments.
I just want to say this as a biker and I will be there.
First the people that did the shooting and got killed were not bikers!
If they don’t take measures, this will be the biggest mob riot in history. I would put the national guard there way before the rioters even arrive. I predict deaths, looting, assaults, lots of property damage, rapes and a very drawn out and expensive cleanup.
Money hoes and clothes is all a nigga knows
Me personally I have attended one bbw that was back in 2012 man O man I had the time of my life I rode down there drunk I had sex like 9 times with 5 different white bitches within a three day span … Them hoes know how to party… Shout out to them thick white bitches that know how to take a long Johnson in the ass I remember two of them specifically.. Kerri Marshall and Angel Holcombe they were roommates they stayed in the penthouse to the right of my and my brother… They smoked blunts with us the first night next thing u know we was fucking lol
Impromptu parties= “No negroes gathering together”
whole thing’s gotten outta hand.
What the hell are the police supposed to do? Be non-confrontational with this mob of crazies? This mob will be looking for any excuse to riot, steal and destroy! They figure “their big vegetable” ( and African term) is backing them against the big bad po po! Frankly in some ways I hope they go full African so the world can see once again what we in great country formerly known as the USA are dealing with. Europe watch out you are next!!!!!
Europe isn’t next, my friend; they are already worse off than us. Check out the international news about Muslims in Sweden and the UK.
“Impromptu parties, with or without alcohol, are illegal on both public and private property,”
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The Constitution also grants the right to free speech and freedom of religion, yet the government is methodically chipping those freedoms away as well.
The citizens of Myrtle Beach have been trying to get rid of black bike week for years, but the NAACP, backed by the federal government, won’t let them. I guess everyone’s freedoms are being compromised.
And it’s so sad to see you write:
“…the federal government, won’t let them.”
People’s perceptions of the Federal Government have slowly changed from seeing it as a a representative body of the people that helps to ensure our rights, to an organization that gives you permission to do things. The Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves.
It’s sad and true. Businesses actually get in trouble if they want to close down for that week. How is it ok to tell private business owners that they CAN’T shut down whenever for whatever reason they want? BBW is a scourge that Myrtle Beach dreads every single year. Even the black citizens that live there don’t want it.
its simple, so the SC tax payers don’t have to carry the burden just do a sir charge on the hotel rooms and meals the extra going to policed the area. don’t want folks killed like last year.
Wish we could send these Jungle beasts back to africa.
How disrespectful to have a wild animal weekend when we should be honoring our service members and the dead.
Get ready, the black plague is coming. Lot of stink and grease
i live 24 miles north of Atlantic Beach in a nice development, there are rental units on this property, and last year the units were full, and the pool’s and common area were TRASHED, dirty diapers and condoms in the pool, broken beer bottles everywhere and idiots riding there jap bikes up and down the main street all hours, and now they want me to believe only non BBW are the ones to blame…BS, There all animals. BAN BBW.
Well, let’s see….
“White” Biker Week has few lewd displays, very little violence, it results in few arrests, and businesses are patronized fairly, and they welcome the business.
“Black” Biker Week has rampant lewd displays, lots of violence, results in many arrests, and businesses are scared to ripped off, stolen from, and defrauded, and they want to close, but legally can’t.
So yes, it is a race issue, because frankly, it the issue is race.
I could care less that they are black. I find it interesting that the NAACP condones the ruination of their state by taking up for people acting lewed and lawless. That just shows that all the NAACP is worried about is getting their way and is a corrupt organization. And no I am not white I am a black citizen of MB that is disgusted by my race.
First off bikefest needs to be banned altogether it costs those of us who live here & It’s not a Myrtle Beach event it’s an Atlantic Beach event & they should have to pay for what it costs Myrtle Beach, the least Atlantic Beach could do but won’t is reimburse us. Secondly our annual crime rate more than doubles over the course of black bike week! & last but not least it gives the biggest group of racist the opportunities to violate the rights of business owners & other citizens with bogus lawsuits if the business owner wants to close for that week It’s their choice & that group is the naacp & apparently It’s OK to be racist make racist & antisemetic statements as long as your black!