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On December 5, 1933, Prohibition of alcohol was overturned in the U.S. (Alcohol was prohibited for human consumption in the 18th Amendment, ratified in 1919, but not taking effect until 1920. The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th.)
Today is Repeal (of Prohibition) Day!
Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.repealday.org/
I know for many of our members, especially the EU and Australian crowd, Prohibition sounds horrible.
Well, it WAS horrible.
It was one of those "first steps down the path to theocracy," that can lead to very bad places. Indeed, a dark period in our history.
Thankfully, we came to our senses, actually learning from our mistakes (are you paying attention, Mr. Bush?) You can't legislate morality, at least in a free society. Dictatorships have had some success in that regard. But the irony is that alcohol consumption may have actually increased during Prohibition.
To honor the occasion, please post photos of "beer and gear." (That's not original, I saw the term in the "Coffee and Cameras" thread.) Other imbibements welcome. And please join us, RFF brothers and sisters across the seas.
Today is Repeal (of Prohibition) Day!
Here's a link if you're interested: http://www.repealday.org/
I know for many of our members, especially the EU and Australian crowd, Prohibition sounds horrible.
Well, it WAS horrible.
It was one of those "first steps down the path to theocracy," that can lead to very bad places. Indeed, a dark period in our history.
Thankfully, we came to our senses, actually learning from our mistakes (are you paying attention, Mr. Bush?) You can't legislate morality, at least in a free society. Dictatorships have had some success in that regard. But the irony is that alcohol consumption may have actually increased during Prohibition.
To honor the occasion, please post photos of "beer and gear." (That's not original, I saw the term in the "Coffee and Cameras" thread.) Other imbibements welcome. And please join us, RFF brothers and sisters across the seas.
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