Ban alcohol again as in Prohibition
Lon Allan, in his Jan. 26 column (“Atascadero’s ban on marijuana, celebration of wine is a double standard”), could not be more accurate about the mixed message sent to children on drug use. Alcohol, the worst drug as far as impact on life, is heavily promoted. (On the same page: “Poly wine facility gets $1.2 million donation” ...)
However, Mr. Allan, like most Americans, is wrong about Prohibition. It is a terrible, perpetuating myth that Prohibition failed. It didn’t. It was taken hostage by the money men. While Prohibition was in effect, the jails emptied, domestic violence and child abuse decreased by over 75 percent. We recall history, or reread history incorrectly, to our great detriment. Alcohol should be banned, just as much as marijuana.
Mary Giacoletti, San Simeon
This story was originally published February 6, 2016 at 4:42 PM with the headline "Ban alcohol again as in Prohibition."