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• On the article Voters Don't Support Legalizing Marijuana

  

  FlyingTooLow

  8:53 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

  We all know that someday, soon, this prohibition will end.

  I spent 5 years in Federal Prison for a marijuana offense.

  The memorable day that I met with the parole panel, I asked, "When pot becomes legal, what will my 5 years spent in prison have meant?"

  Their response, "That is a very philosophical question. We don't deal with philosophy in this office."

  Case closed...go back to your cell.

  When the 5 years were gone, I walked out and never looked back. But, I know to this day, there are thousands of Americans still rotting in jail over a plant.

  I wrote about the escapades that led to my imprisonment. The book:
  Shoulda Robbed a Bank

  I would be honored by your review. Available at Amazon.com.

• On the article 10 Arrested, 140 Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Drug Raids

  FlyingTooLow

  8:49 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013

  Meanwhile, back at the ranch...the house was being ransacked, the cattle were being rustled, and Granma was being raped by the cowboys....

  Law enforcement needs to re-direct its focus on crime...to those that are REAL crimes.

  I was in Federal Prison for 5 years for a marijuana offense. No, it was not for simple possession. I was arrested aboard a Lockheed PV2 in Marianna, Florida...charged and convicted for conspiracy to import and distribute 12,000 pounds of marijuana.

  As those 5 years rolled by, what I did see were armed bank robbers, coming and going...while I still sat there for marijuana. Most of the bank robbers only spent 17 to 24 months. But, I and my fellow 'drug offenders,'...we stayed for YEARS.

  I wrote about the escapades that led to my incarceration.
  I admit, I had a great time.
  No one was injured, no one was killed, firearms were not involved...there were no victims.

  We were Americans...doing what Americans do best...living free.

  The book: Shoulda Robbed a Bank

  I would be honored by your review,
  Hugh Yonn

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• On the article Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Illinois? Bill Passes Senate Committee

  FlyingTooLow

  1:22 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  All card-carrying members of the DEA need to read: Shoulda Robbed a Bank
  Here is one of its reviews:

  5.0 out of 5 stars... If David Sedaris had written 'Catcher in the Rye'..this would be it, June 30, 2012

  Amazon Verified Purchase

  This review is from: Shoulda Robbed a Bank (Kindle Edition)
  
  I have never smoked pot in my life...nor do I ever care to.
  I read about this book in numerous Huffington Post comments. Thought I would read it because I know nothing about marijuana or the people involved with it. I am ecstatic that I did. Funny, Funny, Funny!!!
  The chapters are like short stories. Stories about unloading boats with helicopters, close encounters with law enforcement, traveling through the jungles of South America. The chapter about the author's first time smoking marijuana made me feel like I was with him...coughing.
  All of the characters were just a group of loveable, nice guys and girls. Not what I had been raised to believe...hysterical maniacs high on pot bent on death and mayhem. They were nothing like that.
  If you have ever read any of David Sedaris' books, and like them...you will love Shoulda Robbed a Bank.
  And the crazy things happening reminded me of Holden Caufield in 'Catcher in the Rye' and the way he staggered through life.
  The way the words are put together are like nothing I have ever heard. I am sure I will use many of the sayings found in this book just to dazzle my friends. A terrific read. I love this book.

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• On the article Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Illinois? Bill Passes Senate Committee

  FlyingTooLow

  1:21 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  I first tried marijuana when I was 21 years old. Now, 45 years later, I still smoke pot.

  I am 66 years old and have not taken a prescription medication in over 30 years. Has regular cannabis use enabled this? I have no idea.

  I am active...hiking, canoeing, camping, bicycling. My last hike was 11.5 miles...to the Confluence Overlook in Canyonlands Natl Park. Has cannabis enabled this? I don't know.

  I do know that I am living proof that prohibitionist propaganda is a fallacy...a blatant lie.

  The worst experience I ever had with cannabis was spending 5 years in Federal Prison for a marijuana offense.
  I wrote about the escapades that led to my imprisonment. The book:
  
  Shoulda Robbed a Bank

  It's available at Amazon.com. I would be honored by your review.

  Reply

• On the article Man Arrested in Connection to Marijuana Grow House

  FlyingTooLow

  4:47 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013

  Meanwhile, back at the ranch...the house was being ransacked, the cattle were being rustled, and Granma was being raped by the cowboys....

  Law enforcement needs to re-direct its focus on crime...to those that are REAL crimes.

  I was in Federal Prison for 5 years for a marijuana offense. No, it was not for simple possession. I was arrested aboard a Lockheed PV2 in Marianna, Florida...charged and convicted for conspiracy to import and distribute 12,000 pounds of marijuana.

  As those 5 years rolled by, what I did see were armed bank robbers, coming and going...while I still sat there for marijuana. Most of the bank robbers only spent 17 to 24 months. But, I and my fellow 'drug offenders,'...we stayed for YEARS.

  I wrote about the escapades that led to my incarceration.
  I admit, I had a great time.
  No one was injured, no one was killed, firearms were not involved...there were no victims.

  We were Americans...doing what Americans do best...living free.

  The book: Shoulda Robbed a Bank
  It's available at Amazon.com

  Reply

• On the article Patch Poll: Should Marijuana Be Legalized in Pennsylvania?

  

  FlyingTooLow

  1:36 pm on Friday, May 10, 2013

  @ Bob Dobbs...

  "take that,...you bird-brain..."

  I haven't heard anyone called that in at least 40 years.

  A million thanks for the memories, Sir...excellent!

• On the article Is Medical Marijuana Coming to Illinois? Bill Passes Senate Committee

  FlyingTooLow

  9:32 am on Friday, May 10, 2013

  I first tried marijuana when I was 21 years old. Now, 45 years later, I still smoke pot. To me, it is nothing more than a form of relaxation. And the beauty of the currently available 'high octane' weed, is that it is truly 'one hit.'

  I can load my bowl with pot that would amount to the size a lttle larger than a BB...half the size of a green pea. Just last night I watched an older James Bond movie...Sean Connery in 'Dr. No,' while stoned.
  Who was I harming? Why is cannabis illegal in our 'free' country?

  I am 66 years old and have not taken a prescription medication in over 30 years. Has regular cannabis use enabled this? I have no idea.

  I am active...hiking, canoeing, camping, bicycling. My last hike was 11.5 miles...to the Confluence Overlook in Canyonlands Natl Park. Has cannabis enabled this? I don't know.

  I do know that I am living proof that prohibitionist propaganda is a fallacy...a blatant lie.

  The worst experience I ever had with cannabis was spending 5 years in Federal Prison for a marijuana offense. What's up with that?
  I wrote about the escapades that led to my imprisonment. The book:
  Shoulda Robbed a Bank
  I think you may enjoy it. Available at Amazon.com

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• On the article Voters Approve Area for Marijuana Sales

  FlyingTooLow

  1:07 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013

  It's all about the money and where it goes.

  I traveled extensively in Colombia, South America in the 1970's, and very early 80's. My reason for being there: to buy the best marijuana I could find for shipment to the United States.

  The people I dealt with were not the killers depicted by our government. They were Moms and Pops with families. And some of the nicest, most honorable people I have ever met.

  This is not a war 'against' drugs. This is a war for 'control' of the drugs.
  And the involved governments' only concerns are, 'Who gets the money.'

  Once these products are legalized, we can all live in peace. The quality of the product will determine its market.

  Just like lettuce and tomatoes.

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• On the article Voters Approve Area for Marijuana Sales

  FlyingTooLow

  1:06 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013

  In 2009, over 26,000 Americans were killed by prescription medications.
  
  Deaths caused by marijuana: NOT ONE in recorded history.
  
  Several years ago, I had surgery on my right shoulder. Pain medication was prescribed..."take one capsule every 4 hours."
  I took one capsule.
  I was down for over 20 hours. When I came to, I felt like I had been hit by a truck. The next time I felt discomfort, I smoked a small amount of marijuana ...pain gone, no after effects.
  I threw the pills out.

  Then I wrote:

  Shoulda Robbed a Bank

  My contribution to helping point out just how ludicrous our pot laws truly are.

  I would be honored by your review.

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• On the article Woman Arrested on Charges of Marijuana Possession

  FlyingTooLow

  8:09 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

  DUI is a definite No-No...

  We all know that someday, soon, this prohibition of marijuana will end.

  I spent 5 years in Federal Prison for a marijuana offense.

  The memorable day that I met with the parole panel, I asked, "When pot becomes legal, what will my 5 years spent in prison have meant?"

  Their response, "That is a very philosophical question. We don't deal with philosophy in this office."

  Case closed...go back to your cell.

  When the 5 years were gone, I walked out and never looked back. But, I know to this day, there are thousands of Americans still rotting in jail over a plant.

  I wrote about the escapades that led to my imprisonment. The book:
  Shoulda Robbed a Bank

  I would be honored by your review. Available at Amazon.com.

  Reply