i am a member of the "Biker Brigade" that stands in between protesters and the families as well as providing escort on the road. While I am not on the same page with regard to the politics of many of the people I ride with on these "missions" , in my area atleast we stand with respect for the family and soldier rather than to stoop to the lowest common denominator. In Suffolk County NY I was present when legislation was signed into law preventing protest at funerals. I don't know how this will effect that but it was nice to see politics show up for soldiers even if it was to win votes.