“For the business community, May has become 'bike month,' and it's feast or famine, depending upon the individual business. In general, May is a good month for leisure travel, golf and group business, which we forfeit to the rallies. If the Bikefest rally were not held on Memorial Day weekend, families would return, hotels would be full, restaurants and stores would be busy and the area would no doubt feel an economic lift. A traditional Memorial Day weekend with families and patriotic celebrations would be a financial blessing to local businesses and a fitting tribute to our veterans.”

-Brad Dean, President & CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

The Sun News; June 9, 2008

“I understand these people (bikers) are upset, but there are some real issues with crime, with noise, with people feeling like they’re locked in their house for three weeks.”

-Councilman Randal Wallace, City of Myrtle Beach

The Sun News, June 23, 2008

“Elected officials in Myrtle Beach chose to listen to the voices that sound the trumpet for change. Agree or disagree, the city of Myrtle Beach has the right to broaden its vision.”

-Rev. Mickey James, President, Myrtle Beach NAACP

The Sun News, July 8, 2008

“We're not going down easy, I'll tell you that. If they're going to try to get rid of it, we're going to fight them.”

-Craig Smith, owner of Revolutions (Night Club) in Myrtle Beach, SC

The Sun News, June 23, 2008

"But when people can't sleep and they are scared to go out, there's a problem.”

-Councilman Brent Schulz, Horry County Council

The Sun News, June 25, 2008

"You can't market Myrtle Beach expressly to white Christian families. Myrtle Beach is a town of tourists.”

- Don Emery, Owner, Dog House Bar & Grill and Steel Horse Saloon

The Sun News; June 23, 2008

"Enough is Enough!"

-Myrtle Beach City Councilman Michael Chestnut