Should Alcohol be Banned in the United States?

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It would be utterly impossible to enforce.

Even though alcohol consumption sometimes results in negative consequences, such as alcoholism and drunk driving, it would be impossible to enforce a ban on the substance. For that reason, it should be allowed and taxed, with attempts made to control its use. Prohibition, during the 1920's, has shown us that alcohol is here to stay.

No NettN355
I think that Americans should have the choice to drink alcohol if they want to, because it is a free country and alcohol is not against the law.

I believe that alcohol is safe, if used with self-control, and it should not be banned in the United States. Alcohol is not against the law, unless the person is under the age of 21. Banning it would go against what this country is all about, which is freedom to do what you want in your life. Drinking alcohol, for some people, is a delicious treat, and banning it would take that freedom away.

No SneakyBryant
I disagree that alcohol should be banned altogether, because it doesn't hurt anyone to have a drink every once in a while.

Look, going back to the last argument, alcohol should not be banned altogether. It is OK to drink occasionally. But, to live on the stuff is not good. We all know our limits, and it doesn't hurt one bit to have an occasional drink. I do feel that you should be allowed to drink, once you prove your maturity.

No BoundlessHomer49

It would be utterly impossible to enforce.