I can't imagine the feeling of being on phone with your son during christmas and then suddenly someone is shanking him while you're listening. Powerful video, Larry.
@ShadowAngel HOOOOLY SHIT DUDE WHAT NOT ALL PRISONERS ARE PEDOS some people can change some people can be better some people get caught up in doing something bad when they shouldn't People are people prisoners are people that doesn't mean that they should die by the hands of someone else that doesn't mean that the children of those people should have to listen to their father screaming out in pain in the last moments of his life I sincerely hope that you didn't mean what you have said and that you were just having a bad day
@@suthinscientist9801 no, if morality is based on minimizing human suffering etc. It shouldn't be. Punishment doesnt work it leads to insanely high recidivism. The vast majority of crime is survival/desperation/situation based. Very few people are just evil. But treating people who made a mistake(or worse killed a rapist, sold weed, or other things that really arent immoral) for 10-20 years then expecting them to magically be well adjusted upon release is how you make more evil people not less
Monday's insanity So what would you like to do? Have them move in with you in your spare bedroom? Everyone talks of “reform”, but hardly anyone has any real answers.
"I did wrong, and I'm not proud of that; but I am proud of what I do now." A powerful word indeed. It's never about how you start, but always about how you finish. You can't change the past, but you can change your future.
@PLeat To easy? How would you like it to be sent to prison and get beat, maced, tasered and etc. you wouldn't like it. They need to be treated like humans even though they did wrong. So take your little opinion roll it up and shove it up your a$$.
Larry is a great youtuber, despite many people leaving prison confused, Larry got lucky and found youtube, every time he makes a video, he is not only teaching us but also himself.
Larry, to hear a man speak so passionately about the growth and redemption you seek is truly a thing of beauty. To hear you remind folks that we owe it to all of us to protect the rights and dignity of everyone is wonderful. There is humanity and humility in your words.
Larry is truly the greatest guy I’ve ever come across. Willing to help everyone in need. He’s such a nice, good guy that will hopefully make the world a better place!
I really admire you sir, for turning everything around and standing up for people without a voice. You’re doing great work in this world and I for one am grateful for what you’re doing.
I will never look at prison or prisoners the same way ever again after watching this video. Thanks so much for all the work that you do now. You might not change everyone's mind but you absolutely changed mine.
You’re a really good speaker Larry, hardly any jump cuts in this video, good eye contact, really feels like I’m in the room with you, lotta talent man.
Honestly one of the best channels on TH-cam! Always excited to come home from work and listen to Larry and his stories. Keep up the great work man much love 🙌
I never really had a grandfather, most of my immediate family died of drug overdoses. Your grandkids are lucky to have such a chill, understanding, and level headed grandad. Love your content and how wholesome of a guy you are regardless of the awful things that have happened to you. We gotta focus on rehabilitation instead of abusing our fellow humans in the hole but I know I’m just preaching to the choir here. My dads there right now and I need to write more, sent him a lil painting of mine a while ago, hope he got it.
Hey Larry, a few days ago I found a videos of you playing gta and I loved that so much that I checked out your channel and before I knew it I was hours deep into watching your content. I loved every second of it and I really love what you’re doing here. I have now become a full time fan and I’m enjoying your content so much. Thank you for everything you do. I’m really sorry, I wish I could donate to your cause but I’m still too young and I don’t make my own money yet
"Lets Become Human Again" That should be your next T-Shirt Larry, maybe a bumper sticker too. Love this channel, thank you for telling these stories man.
I was a correction officer for DOC and i had a love/hate relationship with my job. I loved dealing with the inmates and listening to their stories and where they came from (thats why i watch ur vids!) but i hated the way the inmates was treated and the system behind the institutions. Always pissed me off
I just stumbled across you and I’ve been binge watching your content. The way you tell a story is magnetic, pulls you in and I just keep clicking to the next video as soon as the one I was watching ended. Clearly a guy who’s reformed and trying to make the world a better place
Awesome channel dude! Your stories remind me of my uncle that was in the joint. I would spend hours talking with him about the time he was in. He recently passed away, but since then I've found your channel and your stories bring me a sense of comfort from those times. Love the content! Thank you for standing up for the people with no voice!
wow - happy you found me. I love my youtube family. I've got lots of stories so enjoy em. and def join the action crew to help us make change (link in the description)
This has been some of the most compelling TH-cam channels I've stumbled upon. These stories are eye-opening and informative. Thanks a lot for this dude
I've listened to a few of your videos but something you said in this one really spoke to me. When you said let's become human again. I damn near shed a tear. we need more positive people like you.
What you say reminds me of a time I was in Norway and talked with an old lady about Anders Behring Breivik (despicable human being to the core), and she told me something I'll never forget. She said: "It's because he acted like a monster that we must treat him like a human being". I didn't agree at the time but boy did it make me think. Rehabilitation really is the only way, like it or not. Even if it means holding them in a cell for life, they are still humans. Thanks for the great content!
Lary you really know how to speak to the heart. You’re a great dude by trying to help those guys out and you keep it real. I wish I could help people with the prison reform like u do, god bless you man keep doing what you do.
What I appreciate about this is that it is not someone just complaining, this is a person who has been drudged through the muck, disgraced and destroyed stating the points no one else knows. Thank you Larry
no I though of contacting them but I was told by lots of people it could be more traumatic than its worth. I think of them a lot. not proud of those days. thanks for asking
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief It's probably best that they find out you're a much better person now, instead of you begging and pleading to them you've changed. I've made some mistakes in my past (nothing as major as yours, of course) and I've tried going back to a few people I've wronged but it always goes bad for me, so what I did was just change my ways, then a few of them recognized that I'm no longer the horrible person I used to be.
The more I watch this guy, the more I respect him. He speaks alot of sense and has got a wise head on them shoulders. So glad TH-cam is working out for you bro hope you get that wealth back the legit way.
Larry, new listener/subscriber here and just watched this video, and it nearly brought me to tears. You are awesome and these videos are awesome, thank you for being so real, the world needs this! Thanks again, Anthony from AZ
Hi Larry! I just started watching your videos 2 days ago and can’t stop watching. Thank you for sharing these parts of your life and bringing awareness to the f*cked up systems. The pain and torture you endured is unbelievable. So much respect.
Larry, would love to see a full video about fitness in prison. How do convicts gets so jacked without a proper diet, workout routines, Powerlifting contests, is there steroids in prison? Etc. Theres a few ex-cons youtubers who covered the subject a bit but not much. Much love.
This is the best channel on TH-cam about prison, great fascinating stories, and very informative, I've been binge watching since I found this channel yesterday.
Larry, I just listened to this. I’m crying my Eyes’s out. I was separated from my kids and as a mom I relate to your pain. I too had no family. I was in my own kind of prison of pain. I can’t stand the abuses you are speaking of. Larry please have a good life. Thankfully my children and I are reunited now I am free of pain. Keep up the fight. Love, Cindy
Larry found your channel.. and I must say. Thank you. I have never been in prison before but the lesson you give people is great. Stay true to you and stay safe.
Larry met an 🐘 in the 80s. They crossed paths a few weeks ago. Larry asked "how you've been? Ain't seen you in decades", the elephant replied "Do I know you?"
Hello Larry. I want to thank you for all you are doing to educate the public on the prison system in America and how broken it truly is. I did two years in state and that was bad also. I agree completely with you regarding the boredom and utter helplessness felt by those incarcerated. When I was in we had a local ministry that came three times a year to share music and compassion. I got out in 2012 and am doing well. I learned valuable lessons about life and myself during that time, lessons I needed to learn. It sounds crazy but I’m thankful for the experience because of what it taught me, but I never want to do it again and agree 100 percent that prison reform begins with educating the American public to the reality that is prison life.
You should see about doing some reactions to Norwegian prisons. There's tons of video from them, so we can get your reactions to how rehabilitation of criminals should be done
Hey Larry, I wanted to personally thank you for all your videos. I have a problem with anxiety which leads me to have panic attacks, but when I listen to your stories, it relaxes me and helps me calm down. Great videos man.
This give me hope. My parents generation got put through so much bull shit. To see Mr.lawton is showing us how no matter who you are or what baggage you bring with you, as long as you are yourself there is hope. Thanks Mr Lawton. Post script, My Mom loves the show. Lol XD
I have two friends locked up right now. One gets out in April an another is down for 10. I answer every call an make sure they know I'll be here now an when they are done. I tell them this every time we talk. I got you don't worry. One mistake doesn't define a person.
Do you think that there should be a third tier of crime? Like felony, misdemeanor, and something in between? I think that certain crimes are too severe to be a misdemeanor, but too small to be a felony. I think that would help with rehabilitation and finding jobs
Hey Larry, I just wanted to say your a phenomenal public speaker. I could listen to you speak all day long. Your doing a lot of good for a pot of people. Increadible content, incredible story's. God bless you!
Larry you spent years feeling powerless. Now turning your life around to help enrich others is a beautiful powerful thing. Yes your children didn't have you beside them in the way you wanted as they grew up -Now you're helping so many people see it as it is so the children of today can have more responsible parents. Blessings
Larry is a inspiration, he made his mistakes, he is honest about them, shares his story but doesnt glorify it and see the system and doesnt blame it but tries to educate it on what it really is like from a inmate's view. Mad respect Larry as a father myself I couldnt imagine missing a holiday with my family
I was talking to my friend in prison on the 4th of July and I asked him if he got to do anything to celebrate and he said “well, the 4th is Independence Day and no one in here has freedom. So it’s more of a day that makes a lot of guys in here mad.” I thought that was a really good point. Love your vids!!
James, you gave me goosebumps. I'm so sorry for what you've gone through, but I'm glad that you're using that negative experience to help others and use your perspective to change the system
I'm new to your youtube channel but I can not ever begin to tell you the respect I have for you and the work you are doing and the message you have!!! Stay strong and be safe in these times. Forever a supporter my friend.
100% right as usual about how rough the holidays are when missing your family. When we go away they're punished as much as we we are. They're doing that time with you, and missing you as much as you miss them.
Larry, do you think you would have ever stopped robbing jewelry stores and hid until the statue of limitations was up and if you did do you think you would be a different man?
who knows what might have happenned. like most criminals I probably would have kept going until I got caught. better I got caught early so I never hurt anyone.. but I don't look back. as a friend taught me I focus on here and now
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief thanks for the entertainment and knowledge you are giving to all of us it helps us understand what happens that isn't reported by the news, happy fourth of July
Dang glad you got out and decided to make changes in your life. Spending the holidays in jail or prison that sucks. No presents no special treatment, no special meals. Only phone calls. Not being to call your loved ones because one stupid inmate to ruin it for everyone by stabbing an inmate which lead to a lockdown. Getting arrested is not fun. What do you do now besides TH-cam?
When you said, *I'M GONNA BE THAT VOICE!* I saw you in a different light... You are an amazing human being and you have knowledge like a grandfather wishes he could have. True real man.
Hey Larry, randomly got recommended your videos about a month ago, and just started my first job in corrections in March. Very insightful stuff. Im one of the kitchen stewards, and we’re working on getting our 4th of July meals ready, lots of watermelon to prep! Thanks for your vids!
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Joining isn’t in the cards right now, I’m just a kid, but I have one question. Did you ever beat the hell out of a pediphile?
@@anthonyrobideau5419 There is a chapter on it th-cam.com/video/zkGF_8SegT8/w-d-xo.html from his book, it's such a good series.
At the prison I went to a man was beaten to death with the phone.....no one got to use the phone for 2 months
Dem0nflare I’ve seen that one, I was wondering if he did it in person
Hey, i want to suport you in the future(because im to young right now), but can i do that from a nother country?
I can't imagine the feeling of being on phone with your son during christmas and then suddenly someone is shanking him while you're listening. Powerful video, Larry.
yes missing family is even worse than all the abuse. glad you are enjoying the channel! thanks
@ShadowAngel HOOOOLY SHIT DUDE WHAT NOT ALL PRISONERS ARE PEDOS some people can change some people can be better some people get caught up in doing something bad when they shouldn't People are people prisoners are people that doesn't mean that they should die by the hands of someone else that doesn't mean that the children of those people should have to listen to their father screaming out in pain in the last moments of his life I sincerely hope that you didn't mean what you have said and that you were just having a bad day
@ShadowAngel Holy shit yikes.
His name is shadow angel, dont take this fool seriously
@ShadowAngel this comment is pathetic
US Prison system: (Doesn’t focus on reform)
Larry: Guess I’ll have to reform myself
You are an inspiration to me and future generations.
It's about punishment, as it should be!
Suthin Scientist Prison is to punish people, but what goes on in there by what larry is saying... its not right
@@suthinscientist9801 no, if morality is based on minimizing human suffering etc. It shouldn't be.
Punishment doesnt work it leads to insanely high recidivism.
The vast majority of crime is survival/desperation/situation based.
Very few people are just evil.
But treating people who made a mistake(or worse killed a rapist, sold weed, or other things that really arent immoral) for 10-20 years then expecting them to magically be well adjusted upon release is how you make more evil people not less
Monday's insanity So what would you like to do? Have them move in with you in your spare bedroom? Everyone talks of “reform”, but hardly anyone has any real answers.
@@dtmjax5612 you do know that there are prison systems outside of the US that reform people right? What happens in the US is fucking inexcusable
Larry could be diagnosed with dementia and he still won’t forget a thing
Facts
@@adamohren1469 your username is also fax
@@minnesotaman3 well thank you kind sir or Mr or Mrs or Ms or miss (can't assume status/gender nower days)
He’s not a super hero ya spazz
@@JimmyDagoat hey guy in TH-cam comments section... Take a joke. Don't be an ass.
"I did wrong, and I'm not proud of that; but I am proud of what I do now."
A powerful word indeed.
It's never about how you start, but always about how you finish. You can't change the past, but you can change your future.
I fucking love that quote Larry, so fucking powerful
Hey Larry just wanted to say that you one of the most humble people on the internet and I’ll never forget it
wow thanks. I try sometimes its not easy when I read these wonderful comments. thanks for being a fan!!
I read the comment and I read “and I’ll never forget it” in Larry’s voice lmao
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief hi Larry could you tell me would any gamble on fights
@PLeat To easy? How would you like it to be sent to prison and get beat, maced, tasered and etc. you wouldn't like it. They need to be treated like humans even though they did wrong. So take your little opinion roll it up and shove it up your a$$.
PLeat You seem like a real winner
"I didn't care about being strong. Was I? Yeah."
Never change, Larry 😂
Larry’s life would be a PERFECT Netflix docuseries
Netflix is crap. TH-cam ftw
@@summer-west Netflix Inc. Or TH-cam (which is owned by Google LLC.) Both suck tbh.
Larry is such a kind and down to earth guy. It almost feels like he is in my room talking to me!
if only he was
Indeed
Best underrated TH-camr in the world we need to get him to atleast 2.5 mil by the end of this year! 🎉👍 👑🍾
thanks - go for it!!
I want to like this comment but I cannot
For sure
That's an arbitrary number
kinda flopped
honestly one of the most wholesome channels, which is weird due to the subject matter. must be the honesty of the stories, and how genuine you are
Powerful story my friend. I will continue to support the prison reform effort by supporting you and your programs.
Also, I look forward to talking to you again soon.
How did you comment 16 hours ago when it came out 1 minute ago
@@Joe_Okey me to Joe - alwys my pleasure. thanks for the support and enjoy the holiday
Anchoxz he’s a member I think so he gets to see videos early
@@anchoxz2112 yeah, as Ian said, I am a Patreon member so I get to see the videos early.
Larry is a great youtuber, despite many people leaving prison confused, Larry got lucky and found youtube, every time he makes a video, he is not only teaching us but also himself.
All Larry's untold stories should be a TV show
It should
That would go perfect with a Gangster Redemption Movie
Absolutely
Yesss
Lawton Holds (name for show)
The late night Lawton show!
Larry, to hear a man speak so passionately about the growth and redemption you seek is truly a thing of beauty. To hear you remind folks that we owe it to all of us to protect the rights and dignity of everyone is wonderful. There is humanity and humility in your words.
I’m sad cause Larry’s cat has not shown up yet in this video
funny - I didn't even notice. she only makes a command performance when she wants. that's cats. I'll tell Molly you said hi.
Larry Lawton I feel so bad after listening to so many of your story’s could I ask do you feel less scared now or does it haunt you to this day
Larry is truly the greatest guy I’ve ever come across. Willing to help everyone in need. He’s such a nice, good guy that will hopefully make the world a better place!
I really admire you sir, for turning everything around and standing up for people without a voice. You’re doing great work in this world and I for one am grateful for what you’re doing.
His name is Eddie "The King" Feigner, he was a gem.. What a great show the put on.. Glad you got the chance to experience him and his team..
larry you should react to Beyond Scared Straight
Agreed!!!
thats a great idea
TESLUZ I was thinking the same
Holy shit that’s a good idea
Yeah!
I will never look at prison or prisoners the same way ever again after watching this video. Thanks so much for all the work that you do now. You might not change everyone's mind but you absolutely changed mine.
Mr Lawton, I found your channel by accident and I have to say your story is inspirational, thank you for all the work you do sir
thanks ian and welcome. checl out my gangster redemption playlist for my whole story to date. thanks
You’re a really good speaker Larry, hardly any jump cuts in this video, good eye contact, really feels like I’m in the room with you, lotta talent man.
Family is the greatest treasure of all
you are so right. the most important thing after freedom. thanks
Larry: “This meat was seven years old. It was from Operation Desert Storm.”
Steve1989MRE: “Alright, so let’s get this out onto a tray. Nice!”
Dude that’s too true
*hiss
Nice!
Nice smokes! 😭😭😭
Nice hiss
Honestly one of the best channels on TH-cam! Always excited to come home from work and listen to Larry and his stories. Keep up the great work man much love 🙌
thanks Nathan. I'm still excited making them. love to all my youtubers
I never really had a grandfather, most of my immediate family died of drug overdoses. Your grandkids are lucky to have such a chill, understanding, and level headed grandad. Love your content and how wholesome of a guy you are regardless of the awful things that have happened to you. We gotta focus on rehabilitation instead of abusing our fellow humans in the hole but I know I’m just preaching to the choir here. My dads there right now and I need to write more, sent him a lil painting of mine a while ago, hope he got it.
I love how you’re always wearing your red shirt
not always but it's my go to fav. the black one is second. thanks
I meannnn if you jealous about it you can buy one for a very good price even that mug that he got just sayin....merchhh
Maybe he has more than one red shirt.😸
Yusuf Eltalkhawy what’s that?
@@Dara.308 he or she or them or whatever, that human is on almost every comment I dont understand random words and # monika
Could you make a video on people who tried to escape? I think it’d be really interesting! Love your channel, man.
^^
We need this
Hey Larry, a few days ago I found a videos of you playing gta and I loved that so much that I checked out your channel and before I knew it I was hours deep into watching your content. I loved every second of it and I really love what you’re doing here. I have now become a full time fan and I’m enjoying your content so much. Thank you for everything you do. I’m really sorry, I wish I could donate to your cause but I’m still too young and I don’t make my own money yet
don't sweat it I appreciate your support right here. remember to always make the right choices!
"Lets Become Human Again" That should be your next T-Shirt Larry, maybe a bumper sticker too. Love this channel, thank you for telling these stories man.
I was a correction officer for DOC and i had a love/hate relationship with my job. I loved dealing with the inmates and listening to their stories and where they came from (thats why i watch ur vids!) but i hated the way the inmates was treated and the system behind the institutions. Always pissed me off
I just stumbled across you and I’ve been binge watching your content. The way you tell a story is magnetic, pulls you in and I just keep clicking to the next video as soon as the one I was watching ended. Clearly a guy who’s reformed and trying to make the world a better place
I smile every time Larry takes a sip from his mug with his face on it.
"Injustice anywhere, is a threat to justice everywhere" - Martin Luther King Jr
Awesome channel dude! Your stories remind me of my uncle that was in the joint. I would spend hours talking with him about the time he was in. He recently passed away, but since then I've found your channel and your stories bring me a sense of comfort from those times. Love the content! Thank you for standing up for the people with no voice!
wow - happy you found me. I love my youtube family. I've got lots of stories so enjoy em. and def join the action crew to help us make change (link in the description)
This has been some of the most compelling TH-cam channels I've stumbled upon. These stories are eye-opening and informative. Thanks a lot for this dude
I've listened to a few of your videos but something you said in this one really spoke to me. When you said let's become human again. I damn near shed a tear. we need more positive people like you.
What you say reminds me of a time I was in Norway and talked with an old lady about Anders Behring Breivik (despicable human being to the core), and she told me something I'll never forget. She said: "It's because he acted like a monster that we must treat him like a human being". I didn't agree at the time but boy did it make me think. Rehabilitation really is the only way, like it or not. Even if it means holding them in a cell for life, they are still humans. Thanks for the great content!
Lary you really know how to speak to the heart. You’re a great dude by trying to help those guys out and you keep it real. I wish I could help people with the prison reform like u do, god bless you man keep doing what you do.
It's weird how you call it untold stories but you tell us the story
ya can't stop me from telling a story
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief I won't I really like them thank you
Larry Lawton if warden lamana can’t get you to stop no one can
@@Lemmonny they were untold until now.
Told stories
What I appreciate about this is that it is not someone just complaining, this is a person who has been drudged through the muck, disgraced and destroyed stating the points no one else knows. Thank you Larry
Hey larry, great video. I had a quick question. Did anyone you ever rob (i.e. jewels) ever try and contact u in prison or when u got out?
no I though of contacting them but I was told by lots of people it could be more traumatic than its worth. I think of them a lot. not proud of those days. thanks for asking
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief youre probably right larry. Thanks for the response bud, keep grinding!
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief It's probably best that they find out you're a much better person now, instead of you begging and pleading to them you've changed. I've made some mistakes in my past (nothing as major as yours, of course) and I've tried going back to a few people I've wronged but it always goes bad for me, so what I did was just change my ways, then a few of them recognized that I'm no longer the horrible person I used to be.
@@ThallanarRabidtooth actions speak louder then words bud I relate
The more I watch this guy, the more I respect him. He speaks alot of sense and has got a wise head on them shoulders. So glad TH-cam is working out for you bro hope you get that wealth back the legit way.
I just ordered a "Ill Never Forget" Tshirt. Looking forward to it stay safe Larry!!
Just don't forget you ordered it!
@@OpusTheLeftie 😂😂
Thank you for sharing what you've been through and especially showing how it didn't make you bitter. You make me want to be part of the solution.
I love Grandpa Larry and his stories!
Grandpa!!! let's go with uncle , , , or maybe like an much older cousin. but thanks for being family!
Lol
Same tho
Larry, new listener/subscriber here and just watched this video, and it nearly brought me to tears. You are awesome and these videos are awesome, thank you for being so real, the world needs this! Thanks again,
Anthony from AZ
"They'd make you look stupid and it was a lot of fun" - words I never thought I'd hear in a video about prison lol!
Hi Larry! I just started watching your videos 2 days ago and can’t stop watching. Thank you for sharing these parts of your life and bringing awareness to the f*cked up systems. The pain and torture you endured is unbelievable. So much respect.
Larry, would love to see a full video about fitness in prison. How do convicts gets so jacked without a proper diet, workout routines, Powerlifting contests, is there steroids in prison? Etc. Theres a few ex-cons youtubers who covered the subject a bit but not much.
Much love.
Nestor Chan i heard in one of his stories that they smuggle steroids like they do drugs.
This is the best channel on TH-cam about prison, great fascinating stories, and very informative, I've been binge watching since I found this channel yesterday.
I don't understand how over a 100 people disliked this video, there isn't anything to dislike
You're one the most interesting, humble guys on the internet. Just listening to you speak makes me wanna be a better person. Thank you 🙏
I cant even imagine Larry being a convicted criminal. Jesus such a good guy and has turned his life around. Like dang
Larry, I just listened to this. I’m crying my Eyes’s out. I was separated from my kids and as a mom I relate to your pain. I too had no family. I was in my own kind of prison of pain. I can’t stand the abuses you are speaking of. Larry please have a good life. Thankfully my children and I are reunited now I am free of pain. Keep up the fight. Love, Cindy
Hey larry I love your content! It caught my interest really fast! Keep it up Broski
glad you enjoy it. check out my gangster redemption series - it's my story to date
You’re by far my favorite TH-camr. You’re extremely educational and entertaining. I could listen to your prison stories all day long!
Hi Mr Lawton! This video got me thinking, what are some things/events that unite everybody in prison, if anything?
i belive it's the hate against prison system
Larry found your channel.. and I must say. Thank you. I have never been in prison before but the lesson you give people is great. Stay true to you and stay safe.
Larry met an 🐘 in the 80s. They crossed paths a few weeks ago. Larry asked "how you've been? Ain't seen you in decades", the elephant replied "Do I know you?"
Hello Larry. I want to thank you for all you are doing to educate the public on the prison system in America and how broken it truly is. I did two years in state and that was bad also. I agree completely with you regarding the boredom and utter helplessness felt by those incarcerated. When I was in we had a local ministry that came three times a year to share music and compassion. I got out in 2012 and am doing well. I learned valuable lessons about life and myself during that time, lessons I needed to learn. It sounds crazy but I’m thankful for the experience because of what it taught me, but I never want to do it again and agree 100 percent that prison reform begins with educating the American public to the reality that is prison life.
You should see about doing some reactions to Norwegian prisons. There's tons of video from them, so we can get your reactions to how rehabilitation of criminals should be done
Hey Larry, I wanted to personally thank you for all your videos. I have a problem with anxiety which leads me to have panic attacks, but when I listen to your stories, it relaxes me and helps me calm down. Great videos man.
This give me hope. My parents generation got put through so much bull shit. To see Mr.lawton is showing us how no matter who you are or what baggage you bring with you, as long as you are yourself there is hope. Thanks Mr Lawton.
Post script, My Mom loves the show. Lol XD
glad you watch the vids - hope you watch them together. thanks for being a fan and btw Mr. Lawton was my father :-) oh and say hi to mom!
Put through bullshit, what are you talking about
@@badxradxandy You forgot the question mark at the end mate. :)
Larry is the most underrated legend on youtube, what an amazing voice for prison reform.
Hey Lawton! Big fan and love the series.
thanks - glad you enjoy it
Larry is the best story teller on TH-cam, hands down!!! The imagery and the experience you give is a real takent.
I have two friends locked up right now. One gets out in April an another is down for 10. I answer every call an make sure they know I'll be here now an when they are done. I tell them this every time we talk. I got you don't worry. One mistake doesn't define a person.
Good!
Is he out yet?
No one: Literally no one: Larry: I’ll never forget
Do you think that there should be a third tier of crime? Like felony, misdemeanor, and something in between? I think that certain crimes are too severe to be a misdemeanor, but too small to be a felony. I think that would help with rehabilitation and finding jobs
Hey Larry, I just wanted to say your a phenomenal public speaker. I could listen to you speak all day long. Your doing a lot of good for a pot of people. Increadible content, incredible story's. God bless you!
Do you plan on playing more games soon?
oh yeah. been playing for days. fun stuff - cutting em up soon
Nice
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Larry you need to make yourself in the Sims and be a policeman
Just wait on it and the content will be good 🙌🏽
Larry you spent years feeling powerless. Now turning your life around to help enrich others is a beautiful powerful thing. Yes your children didn't have you beside them in the way you wanted as they grew up -Now you're helping so many people see it as it is so the children of today can have more responsible parents. Blessings
This video was good larry, the part about being separated from your family resonated with me.
thanks. glad it resonated becuase its so true. thanks for watching!
Larry is a inspiration, he made his mistakes, he is honest about them, shares his story but doesnt glorify it and see the system and doesnt blame it but tries to educate it on what it really is like from a inmate's view. Mad respect Larry as a father myself I couldnt imagine missing a holiday with my family
"Even the most comfortable prison is still a prison"
-- Captain Jean Luc Picard
I was talking to my friend in prison on the 4th of July and I asked him if he got to do anything to celebrate and he said “well, the 4th is Independence Day and no one in here has freedom. So it’s more of a day that makes a lot of guys in here mad.” I thought that was a really good point. Love your vids!!
I gotta say the guy making the 2nd call had it coming. You don't do that even on the outside.
James, you gave me goosebumps. I'm so sorry for what you've gone through, but I'm glad that you're using that negative experience to help others and use your perspective to change the system
Larry: There are some holidays I forgot
Me: That's not possible
I'm new to your youtube channel but I can not ever begin to tell you the respect I have for you and the work you are doing and the message you have!!! Stay strong and be safe in these times. Forever a supporter my friend.
Thank you Larry Lawton my dad went to jail for punching my mom
so sorry to hear that. I hope things get better. they will.
Did she deserve it
@@badxradxandy shouldn't be funny but i laughed
Andrew B LMAO
Andrew B prolly, equal rights equal fights
I'm so genuinely intrigued and impressed on how open and honest you are about your life. Love your videos and I'm looking forward to more !
You need to get trending somehow. Joe Rogan podcast would be freaking perfect
100% right as usual about how rough the holidays are when missing your family. When we go away they're punished as much as we we are. They're doing that time with you, and missing you as much as you miss them.
Larry, do you think you would have ever stopped robbing jewelry stores and hid until the statue of limitations was up and if you did do you think you would be a different man?
who knows what might have happenned. like most criminals I probably would have kept going until I got caught. better I got caught early so I never hurt anyone.. but I don't look back. as a friend taught me I focus on here and now
@@LarryLawtonJewelThief thanks for the entertainment and knowledge you are giving to all of us it helps us understand what happens that isn't reported by the news, happy fourth of July
Dang glad you got out and decided to make changes in your life. Spending the holidays in jail or prison that sucks. No presents no special treatment, no special meals. Only phone calls. Not being to call your loved ones because one stupid inmate to ruin it for everyone by stabbing an inmate which lead to a lockdown. Getting arrested is not fun. What do you do now besides TH-cam?
When you said, *I'M GONNA BE THAT VOICE!* I saw you in a different light... You are an amazing human being and you have knowledge like a grandfather wishes he could have. True real man.
It's sad because I have actually seen people stuck In a ready to run mood or they're frozen in time near cops . It's because of stuff like this.
Larry your the best story teller I ever heard. You put these 20 some things to shame. Keep up the great stories.
Larry: I have such a good memory. Two seconds later I think his last name started with an f
When you said "I'm proud of what I do now." I immediately liked the video. I've been watching you since 30k and holy crap do I love your videos!!
nobody:
Larry: EVERYBODY USED TO BE DRINKIN ON NEW YAAHS
Hey Larry, randomly got recommended your videos about a month ago, and just started my first job in corrections in March. Very insightful stuff. Im one of the kitchen stewards, and we’re working on getting our 4th of July meals ready, lots of watermelon to prep! Thanks for your vids!
Happy early 4th everyone!
It’s the 2nd lol
Thanks!! you to - party on! safely
ZachisWack that’s why he said early lol
Wait the video came out 1 h ago how did you comment 2 h ago
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Hey larry i was among one of your first 100k subscribers and I love the channel and I'm glad to see how fast it's grown you've deserve it
I swear could you imagine if some dude gave you a valentine while in prison
It could happen
Larry one of the only guys that speak truth about prison love you man stay strong.
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first in my page! welcome and thanks for hustling. go bell ringers!
Larry Lawton You love to see those Larry Lawton notifications, always makes me smile because I know I’m gonna watch a good, high quality video
Larry you’re such a great person to listen to and I support everything you’re doing to try to make a change in the system.