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originally posted by: harkna
For two days, I have been observing my thread and I have twice read everyone's response. I thank all you for your interest.
I have no proof in the form of photos or printed material to post or show in any manner. All the proof is in the files of the US federal government various security agencies. I am one hundred percent certain it is classified as " top secret", and two hundred percent certain they will never declassify it and make it accessible to the American public. Considering, they would be in the awfully uncomfortable position of explaining why the proof was classified as "top secret". What reason could they state for censoring a harmless method of flying from both the American public and public of all nations on this planet which would primarily used as a recreational activity.
I can only hope that some day while I am still alive that recreational flying can be allowed in this country and all countries in this world.
I will continue to observe my thread and read everyone's responses.
originally posted by: harkna
a reply to: Soylent Green Is People
I was both a participant and witness to the "Flying Movement", meaning I was able to fly using the method. But I , as well as the others were brought to a complete halt by the ban enacted and enforced by the US federal government. Adults who flew were prohibited from having jobs, and parents whose children flew were also prohibited from having jobs. As I recall, not one word of the flying method was allowed in any form of media, nor was any person allowed to speak about the method of flying, so it simply passed into total obscurity.
Yes, I have forgotten the method of flying but have been trying to recall it, but I am not having good results.
originally posted by: harkna
In my initial post, I stated the ban on flying was global, though in my second post I concentrated on our country. I reiterate the ban was global. Therefore no national government will admit to participating in the international conspiracy to suppress the Flying Movement.
I cannot state the specific legislation but I assume the punishment for violation involved fines, imprisonment and permanent loss of employment. As I can recall, to bring a swift end to the flying in our country involved home appearance by armed federal agents, who used their weapons to psychologically intimidate flyers and their family members. I assume similar tactic were used in all other nations by their governments.
I very much welcome posts from people of other nations, as well as our nation, who do remember the Flying Movement, or have information about its suppression.
I cannot provide the names of any other persons who participated or witnessed flyers or who can affirm that it was a factual historical event.
I think it would be great if there were some people who did continue to secretly fly with their homes, but I doubt they will admit to that here.
I appreciate the interest of members who have posted their comments in my thread.
originally posted by: harkna
In my initial post, I stated the ban on flying was global, though in my second post I concentrated on our country. I reiterate the ban was global. Therefore no national government will admit to participating in the international conspiracy to suppress the Flying Movement.
I cannot state the specific legislation but I assume the punishment for violation involved fines, imprisonment and permanent loss of employment.