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75 Years After the Repeal of Prohibition, We’re Still Captives of the ‘Dry’ Crusaders

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....to believe that Jesus really turned water into wine.

Dick of CA 12:41PM November 11, 2010

The laws that came into place after repeal definitely represented a political compromise. The Prohibitionists had been seriously discredited (in part because of their own role in Prohibition-related corruption) but since new laws were left up to the states (rather than federal authority), drys and wets had to compromise on new laws.
I have to add: I love Andrew's comment about water and wine. What a great one-liner! May I borrow it?

Maureen Ogle of IA 10:36AM December 09, 2008

As I heard it, when prohibition was repealed, the do-gooders said that if they could not legislate no alcohol, then they would make it as difficult to get a drink as possible.
In New York State it takes from six to twelve months to get a liquor license for any establishment, a bar, a tavern or a restaurant. A great way to kill business.

Barney of NY 7:30PM December 08, 2008

Did not Jesus turn water into wine?

Andrew Zorko 6:16PM December 08, 2008

Leftover laws from an unsafe intrusion of the churches into affairs of state. Sunday sales of beer, wine, and liquor? No reason why not.

Independent of AZ 7:29PM December 07, 2008

It's amazing that there are still some states where adults may not purchase alcohol on Sundays. Why is Sunday any different from any other day? Why would we allow the Evangelicals to tell us what we can or cannot do? People need to stand up for their rights, it should be up to each adult individual to decide if and when they choose to purchase alcohol.

Ron of HI 1:44PM December 07, 2008

The many squabbles about how alcoholic beverages are sold in America have less to do with demonization than with profit. The entire alcohol wholesale industry is a huge state-enforced monopolistic extortion racket that some analysts estimate adds 18 to 20 percent to the cost of every sip you take. Cindy McCain's beer company wouldn't be half as profitable as it is without the help of the dreaded "heavy hand of government."

Mandy Cat of CO 12:58PM December 06, 2008

When (if ever) alcohol is separated from gas stations, we'll be better off.
Meanwhile, I'm just glad we didn't elect the rich-from-beer-distributing McCains to run the country.

of 12:21PM December 05, 2008