"I support MB City Council's initiative: to return to the wonderful family friendly beach that generations have always loved and enjoyed. I don't want to compromise or negotiate. I want our families back in the month of May. I want family values back in the month of May. The Cornerstone of our economy is family tourism. Enough is Enough!

- Joyce M. Harris, Concerned Citizen

“We've certainly struggled with the scope of the rallies for the past dozen years. They're simply overwhelming the community. The bike rallies have worn out their welcome."

- Mark Kruea, Public Information Officer, City of Myrtle Beach

The Greenville News; June 23, 2008

“I think the bike rallies are a black eye for Myrtle Beach. They give it a bad name, and they are a huge detraction to the quality of life.”

- Tom Rice, Attorney, Myrtle Beach, SC

The Sun News; June 25, 2008

“A lot of them (bikers) are here today and gone tomorrow - the residents are here 365 days a year. And when our citizens are concerned for their safety, well, that's who we're going to be concerned about… we want people to come and enjoy themselves. But we want them to do it the way they were - hopefully - reared. We want the bikers to understand our displeasure with the way things are conducted. ... And believe me, if we don't have bike rallies here, the city is not going to go broke.”

- Mayor John Rhodes, City of Myrtle Beach

The Sun News; July 7 2008

"Enough is Enough!"

-Myrtle Beach City Councilman Michael Chestnut

The quotes below are from local citizens, including public officials. Most of these quotes were made in public forums and the source is sited. Where private conversations are cited, permission has been sought and received. Some comments are pro-rally, and some are anti-rally. All are accurate representations of the individuals’ views and comments, based upon what they have said.