[Mark Bahner]

I'm well aware of the collateral effects from alcohol prohibition. That wasn't the point. My point was, prohibition reduced the overall consumption of alcohol.

Your point is noted. And I agree. I've seen data that show reduced alcohol consumption during Prohibition, too. But that's a silly reason to call Prohibition a "success"...unless reduced usage is the SOLE factor in your definition of "success."

[Reagan Man]

But that's a silly reason to call Prohibition a "success"...unless reduced usage is the SOLE factor in your definition of "success."

Didn't you know, the idea behind prohibition was to stop people from drinking alcohol. In that regard, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, the act of prohibition, was a success. I don't consider the actions of a criminal element, to be a factor in the original reasoning behind the 18th amendment, nor did criminal activities have any bearing behind the 21st amendment.

[Mong]

It was a long time after repeal before alcohol consumption rates rose to their pre-prohibition levels. There were restrictions on advertising alcohol in place for a number of years after repeal, and, it is believed that removing those ad restrictions was a factor in the consumption levels rising.

I'm in favor of legalizing cannabis, and decriminalizing possession of personal use amounts of other substances.