Despite my feelings towards people that over-indudlge in the use of alcohol, Prohibition failed because it could not stop the use, it only prohibited LEGAL distribution. So in addition to the number of lives being lost from use, the country had a much higher body count with all the gangs that suddenly involved themselves violently in the illegal trade.
I wouldn't want a return to the days of Prohibition. I'm not the brightest person, but I know not to repeat an error. Prohibition was an error.
I don't mind people that have a drink now and then. It's the overindulgence and substance invoked stupidity I cannot tolerate.
BTW, did you see the article over the weekend about the number of Chicago precincts that have been voted dry? Here's one link, but I'm certain there are others out there:
http://www.detnews.com/2005/nation/0506/21/A02-221016.htm
That's the way the law works. Leave it in the hands of the local communities.