Friday; December 5
On this date in 1933 one of the most controversial times in the United States came to an end. The 18 th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, importation and transportation of alcoholic beverages within this country starting in 1920. The experiment that lasted over a decade came to an end with the passage of the 21 st Amendment on December 5, 1933. The value or detriment of legally prohibiting the consumption of alcohol is a topic I don’t have the time or the inclination to discuss here and now; however, the passage of the 1933 law placed the choice firmly back into laps of American businesses and its citizens. I have my own personal thoughts about drinking, but whether we are for it or against it, I do believe there is value in respecting the impact drinking (and all intoxicating substances) can have on us. While a case can be made for moderation in most things, the use of intoxicants must be carefully monitored. ...