[xzins]

Actually, they taxed it. Whiskey Rebellion put down by George Washington by force.

So, they did exert controls on it.

Also, the danger of riding a horse while drunk is probably not as likely to injure others as is driving a vehicle while drunk.

[Ken H]

Actually, they taxed it. Whiskey Rebellion put down by George Washington by force. So, they did exert controls on it.

Agreed. You make my point. The Whiskey Rebellion was over taxation levels. It was not over whether it should be prohibited.

Also, the danger of riding a horse while drunk is probably not as likely to injure others as is driving a vehicle while drunk.

Well, yes, but what does that have to do with prohibiting drugs or alcohol? We have laws against DUI for alcohol but alcohol itself is not prohibited.