Some time ago I watched the excellent documentary Prohibition. Some notes I took before I throw away the paper:
scofflaws (One who habitually violates the law or fails to answer court summonses.)
15.000 agents (for the whole U.S.A.?)
Sheriffs can't kick down speakeasies because they wouldn't be re-elected
more money was spent on protecting game & fish
alcohol for religious purposes was still allowed, jewish congregations grew, sale of mass wine rose
"an affront to the whole history of mankind" - Winston Churchill
the KKK was dry
"Prohibition"
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