Prohibition in the United States Prohibition (1920-1933) restricted the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It was supposed to lower crime and corruption. It was also meant to have an effect on social problems and lower taxes. Instead, Alcohol became more dangerous to consume; organized crime blossomed; courts and prisons systems becameContinue Reading››The postProhibition: Wrong Then Wrong Now appeared first onImpartial Observer.
Prohibition in the United States
Prohibition (1920-1933) restricted the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It was supposed to lower crime and corruption. It was also meant to have an effect on social problems and lower taxes. Instead, Alcohol became more dangerous to consume; organized crime blossomed; courts and prisons systems became overloaded; endemic corruption of police and public officials occurred. Sound familiar?
In 1919, the number of legislatures needed to ratify the 18th Amendment voted to pass it. Enforcement went into effect within one year of ratification. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
In early 1933, Congress adopted a resolution proposing a 21st Amendment to the Constitution that would repeal the 18th. It was ratified by the end of that year, bringing the Prohibition era to a close.
Why Legalize Drugs?
L.E.A.P. https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/
We believe that drug prohibition is the real cause of much of personal damage historically attributed to drug use. Because it is illegal, it makes these drugs so valuable – while giving criminals a monopoly over their supply. Driven by the huge profits from this monopoly, criminal gangs bribe and kill each other, law enforcers, and children. Their trade is unregulated, and they are, therefore, beyond our control. We believe that by eliminating the prohibition of all drugs for adults and establishing appropriate regulation and standards for distribution and use, law enforcement could focus more on crimes of violence, such as rape, aggravated assault, child abuse and murder, making our communities much safer.
Jeff Sessions Looks At Marijuana Prohibition
Attorney General Jeff Sessions hates marijuana, but it appears unlikely that he’ll send the federal government to war against states that have legalized it.
That’s the takeaway from Sessions’ appearance before local, state and federal law enforcement officials in Richmond, Virginia.
After delivering prepared remarks comparing marijuana to heroin and insisting that “using drugs will destroy your life,” Sessions told reporters that much of the Obama-era guidance that paved the way for states to legalize marijuana is “valid.” It’s the clearest indication yet that he may not be readying for a nationwide crackdown as some drug policy reformers have feared.
10 things to know about Sen. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/18/10-things-to-know-about-sen-jeff-sessions-donald-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/
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Prohibition (1920-1933) restricted the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It was supposed to lower crime and corruption. It was also meant to have an effect on social problems and lower taxes. Instead, Alcohol became more dangerous to consume; organized crime blossomed; courts and prisons systems became overloaded; endemic corruption of police and public officials occurred. Sound familiar?
In 1919, the number of legislatures needed to ratify the 18th Amendment voted to pass it. Enforcement went into effect within one year of ratification. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
In early 1933, Congress adopted a resolution proposing a 21st Amendment to the Constitution that would repeal the 18th. It was ratified by the end of that year, bringing the Prohibition era to a close.
L.E.A.P. https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/
We believe that drug prohibition is the real cause of much of personal damage historically attributed to drug use. Because it is illegal, it makes these drugs so valuable – while giving criminals a monopoly over their supply. Driven by the huge profits from this monopoly, criminal gangs bribe and kill each other, law enforcers, and children. Their trade is unregulated, and they are, therefore, beyond our control. We believe that by eliminating the prohibition of all drugs for adults and establishing appropriate regulation and standards for distribution and use, law enforcement could focus more on crimes of violence, such as rape, aggravated assault, child abuse and murder, making our communities much safer.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions hates marijuana, but it appears unlikely that he’ll send the federal government to war against states that have legalized it.
That’s the takeaway from Sessions’ appearance before local, state and federal law enforcement officials in Richmond, Virginia.
After delivering prepared remarks comparing marijuana to heroin and insisting that “using drugs will destroy your life,” Sessions told reporters that much of the Obama-era guidance that paved the way for states to legalize marijuana is “valid.” It’s the clearest indication yet that he may not be readying for a nationwide crackdown as some drug policy reformers have feared.
10 things to know about Sen. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/18/10-things-to-know-about-sen-jeff-sessions-donald-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/
Gun Control – Marijuana – Liberals – Death Penalty – IO 002
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