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Mike da Tigah
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| Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:50 pm)
Just think about how many lives would be saved as a result of banning alcohol, and I think "Yes We Can" do it.
Some 10,000 deaths came simply as a result of drunk drivers last year.
Now think of all the battered women and children that came at the hands of drunk men.
I think we need to give this another try. I think we can do it this time around. What say you? There's not even a bill of rights issue to contend with here. Bring back the 18th. 
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SundayFunday 
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:53 pm to Mike da Tigah)
This would be an interesting period of time if that happened.
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StealthCalais11
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:53 pm to Mike da Tigah)
Good luck with that.
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Mike da Tigah
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:57 pm to StealthCalais11)
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When Prohibition was introduced, I hoped that it would be widely supported by public opinion and the day would soon come when the evil effects of alcohol would be recognized. I have slowly and reluctantly come to believe that this has not been the result. Instead, drinking has generally increased; the speakeasy has replaced the saloon; a vast army of lawbreakers has appeared; many of our best citizens have openly ignored Prohibition; respect for the law has been greatly lessened; and crime has increased to a level never seen before. ~. John D Rockefeller
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beulahland
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:57 pm to Mike da Tigah)
when alcohol is outlawed, i'll be a drunken outlaw.
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Aristo
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:58 pm to Mike da Tigah)
Since I don't drink, I'm all for taking somebody else's freedom away.
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Mike da Tigah
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:59 pm to Aristo)
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Since I don't drink, I'm all for taking somebody else's freedom away.
That's the spirit.
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tigeraddict
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 4:59 pm to Mike da Tigah)
yea, but we need the alcohol to drown out the pain that Washington is causing us....
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Radiojones
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:00 pm to Mike da Tigah)
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When Prohibition was introduced, I hoped that it would be widely supported by public opinion and the day would soon come when the evil effects of alcohol would be recognized. I have slowly and reluctantly come to believe that this has not been the result. Instead, drinking has generally increased; the speakeasy has replaced the saloon; a vast army of lawbreakers has appeared; many of our best citizens have openly ignored Prohibition; respect for the law has been greatly lessened; and crime has increased to a level never seen before. ~. John D Rockefeller
It would be amazing to see a major political figure in the country admit this about drug prohibition. I know Ron Paul and a few others have stated something similar but I mean a MAJOR figure like a president or congressional leader.
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Mike da Tigah
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:01 pm to tigeraddict)
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yea, but we need the alcohol to drown out the pain that Washington is causing us....
Nah, well grow that shite. Oh wait. That's against the law. 
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Archie Bengal Bunker 
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:04 pm to Mike da Tigah)
If alcohol were invented tomorrow, I have no doubt that it would be banned as soon as the first group of teenagers started using it and OD'ing.
But to not answer your OP, I don't see how alcohol is legal, while other drugs are not. Even alcohol dependency itself can lead to death.
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Radiojones
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I don't see how alcohol is legal, while other drugs are not
Alcohol probably has a much better lobby 
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beulahland
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:16 pm to Radiojones)
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much better lobby
all the corn farmers in the midwest
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Bourbon&Boudin89
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:18 pm to Mike da Tigah)
Heaven forbid we just expect people to take responsibility for themselves. No wait, instead we will just take it away from everyone on the off chance that at some point in their lives they might make a mistake while using it. You might as well ban the use of forks and spoons too because fat people make bad decisions with them everyday that endanger their lives.
Worst thread ever!
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GaBassFisher92 
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:23 pm to Mike da Tigah)
I'm not sure if we can ban all alcohol, but I support a ban on strong/scary sounding alcohol like whiskey. If you like to drink wine you can continue to drink wine.
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Mike da Tigah
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:30 pm to Bourbon&Boudin89)
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Heaven forbid we just expect people to take responsibility for themselves. No wait, instead we will just take it away from everyone on the off chance that at some point in their lives they might make a mistake while using it. You might as well ban the use of forks and spoons too because fat people make bad decisions with them everyday that endanger their lives.
Great idea. What do we need forks and knives for either. Ain't good for nothin, but put a fat man six foot in the hole.
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Mike da Tigah
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:34 pm to GaBassFisher92)
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I'm not sure if we can ban all alcohol, but I support a ban on strong/scary sounding alcohol like whiskey. If you like to drink wine you can continue to drink wine.
What does anyone need 151 everclear for? And those packages with whiskey and shot glasses together is only encouraging misbehavior. Not to mention the scantily clad young women enticing young boys to want to drink.
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TrueTiger
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:47 pm to Mike da Tigah)
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What does anyone need 151 everclear for? And those packages with whiskey and shot glasses together is only encouraging misbehavior
God forbid, should they ever offer a bottle with a pistol grip and a bayonet lug!
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BamaFan89 
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 5:52 pm to TrueTiger)
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God forbid, should they ever offer a bottle with a pistol grip and a bayonet lug!
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Aristo
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| re: Prohibition now... It's for our own good (Posted on 1/16/13 at 6:18 pm to Mike da Tigah)
Anything over 50 proof is ridiculous and not needed in a household. Especially the ones with children.
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