Anyone read "Reefer Maddness" by Eric Schlosser - GoFuckYourself.com

Probono · 05-07-2003, 07:23 PM

My first suggestion for the GFY bookclub. "Reefer Maddness" by Eric Schlosser.

A very fast read from the author of Fast Food Nation. Details the utter maddness of the US government in pursuing the persecution of Marijuana users/ growers/ dealers, the market in wet back labor and the Porn Industry.

Very anecdotal in it's format he has interviews with folks from this industry including Nina Hartley and Larry Flynn. Good analysis of the persecution during the Reagan and Bush presidency's.

Well worth the time if you want a insight into the people who are gathering to shut us down.

Raven · 05-07-2003, 08:12 PM

There was a movie by the same name....it had a real cult following.....are they related?

Probono · 05-07-2003, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raven
There was a movie by the same name....it had a real cult following.....are they related?

Only in that the movie was created to re-enforce the evil killer weed image created by the government.

SpaceAce · 05-07-2003, 10:50 PM

For a real in-depth study of consensual crimes in America, read Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do by Peter McWilliams. Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do is an amazing book with an amazing story behind it. I believe before he died, he made the book available for free online.

SpaceAce

Probono · 05-08-2003, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceAce
For a real in-depth study of consensual crimes in America, read Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do by Peter McWilliams. Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do is an amazing book with an amazing story behind it. I believe before he died, he made the book available for free online.

SpaceAce

I will look for it. This book is more focused on the government hypocracy and dual standards.

SpaceAce · 05-08-2003, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Probono

I will look for it. This book is more focused on the government hypocracy and dual standards.

Yes, the Peter McWilliams book does the same but not on just one issue. He presents information on hundreds of issues and specific cases. It's a fascinating book.

SpaceAce

05-07-2003, 07:23 PM	#1
Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	My first suggestion for the GFY bookclub My first suggestion for the GFY bookclub. "Reefer Maddness" by Eric Schlosser. A very fast read from the author of Fast Food Nation. Details the utter maddness of the US government in pursuing the persecution of Marijuana users/ growers/ dealers, the market in wet back labor and the Porn Industry. Very anecdotal in it's format he has interviews with folks from this industry including Nina Hartley and Larry Flynn. Good analysis of the persecution during the Reagan and Bush presidency's. Well worth the time if you want a insight into the people who are gathering to shut us down. Last edited by Probono; 05-07-2003 at 07:27 PM..

05-07-2003, 08:12 PM	#2
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	There was a movie by the same name....it had a real cult following.....are they related? __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~

05-07-2003, 10:50 PM	#4
SpaceAce Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Magrathea Posts: 6,493	For a real in-depth study of consensual crimes in America, read Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do by Peter McWilliams. Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do is an amazing book with an amazing story behind it. I believe before he died, he made the book available for free online. SpaceAce