Lila Zuck, local historian and author of "Naples Oldest Tradition, Swamp Buggy Days" reminds us of a stunt pulled in 1977 to promote marijuana legalization.
Lt. Paul Sireci was opening his morning mail, just before Christmas, when he discovered in a bulging envelope, an extra large, candy cane shaped marijuana cigarette. He wasn't alone.
A group calling itself the "Naples Buffalo Association" mailed the festive doobies to several well known area residents, including the Mayor. They said their purpose was "to show our total disregard and utter disrespect to the antiquated and unjust marijuana laws, we have taken our time--and reefer--to share with these select people in this holiday season, a chance to experience before they condemn."
Getting sent marijuana cigarettes during the holiday season was nothing new, but these candy cane doobies were a unique twist. Problem was cops don't write the laws we just enforce them, some of which we don't agree with.
Paul Sireci laughed, and sent his to the evidence locker. I kept mine for New Years Eve.
Nah, you know better than that.
Thanks to the Daytona Beach Morning Journal.
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