Hells angels

http://www.hells-angels.com/ i have looked at Biker culture in America. particularly that of the Hell's angelshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r38OCWEeFnYthe hells angels are a well established motor cycle gang. First founded in 1948 the hells angels have become a recognised part of American life. under the motto "When we do right, nobody remembers. When we do wrong, nobody forgets" the hells angels are perceived under a certain light. The Hells angels do a great number of charity events, yet they are under constant surveillance of law enforcement as they have a huge past of crime. The club is known as a 99% meaning that only 1% of the club is dedicated to crime. The club wears the title of "MC" motor cycle club to show that they are not a gang.
in April 2002 the hells angels had a gunfight in a vegas casino with another motorcycle club "the Mongols" this resulted in 2 hells angels dead and a mongol dead. Members of the cub are truly dedicated to the cause and extensive initiation takes place in order to approve new members, it can take years.
The hells angels are seen as part of the American culture despite the fact that they are seen all over the world in different chapters, they define freedom for many people. Another motto of theirs is ride hard and play hard. they are seen as a group of people having fun and a strong community of brothers. This said they do have a shadier side and crime is a daily occurrence for them to get by. Biker culture is a culture seen as the modern day cowboy's, a modern take on a proud time for America gone by