Prohibition repealed - Kent Ninomiya

Kent Ninomiya. On this day in 1933 prohibition was repealed. Some would argue that this is a good thing since it should be the individual's right to decide whether to drink. If that's true then why not legalize recreational drugs and let the individual decide? Some would argue that making alcohol illegal led to organized crime getting it to the people anyway. The drug argument applies here as well. Some would argue that alcohol sales are good because they power the economy, finance sporting events, etc, etc. All these arguments distract from the real point. Alcohol is responsible for a long list of ills in our society. Alcoholism, date rape, drunk driving deaths. How do we justify that? I do not drink at all. I haven't in more than 30 years. There are those who will point to that fact and claim that I don't understand the benefits of alcohol. Well, if there are benefits to alcohol I don't see them. It's a drug (yes a drug) that alters consciousness and decision making ability. It's addictive and it can kill you. I don't drink and I don't miss it. In fact, if I did miss it, I would have an alcohol problem and shouldn't drink anyway. The truth of the matter is we accept alcohol because it's everywhere and we're used to it being around. There is no reasonable argument for keeping it around other than people like having it around. Disagree with me if you like but you know I'm right. Kent Ninomiya