In my opinion, the 21st amendment is the most significant minus the Bill of Rights. Many of you may disagree, however, prohibition caused an uproar of crime and an economic meltdown. The overall thought behind the 18th amendment some would say to be beneficial. The result, however, was detrimental enough to be the first amendment ever repealed.(history.com staff 2010) Many religious cultures and other advocates promoting a “dry” America believed that making alcohol illegal would make us a better country. What they failed to realize is that people are going to do what they want.
Historically, the intent was that the alcohol industry would collapse and everything else would continuously raise. However, the complete opposite occurred. Many jobs were lost and thousands of deaths resulted from drinking toxic bootleg drinks.(History.com staff, 2010) Being that it was not actually illegal to drink, the citizens were still finding ways to maintain their fix for these wonderful beverages. Thus, rendering the 18th amendment irrelevant and a waste of over a decade. Culminating with a corrupt government and law enforcement, crime was at an all time high. With a new Presidential election around the corner, one man …show more content…
Alcoholic beverages gross billions annually which in turn create jobs and assists in our economic growth as a country. It affects me in a not so healthy aspect as I thoroughly enjoy having a few drinks and relaxing. As an adult, provided it doesn’t cause me to do any illegal activities, I should have the right to drink. There are warnings on the bottles nowadays of the overall effects of alcohol abuse. The alcohol industry spends countless dollars on advertising telling their customers to drink responsibly. Lastly, laws have been emplaced to mitigate reckless driving while under the influence and violations of said law will end with an extensive
Historically, the intent was that the alcohol industry would collapse and everything else would continuously raise. However, the complete opposite occurred. Many jobs were lost and thousands of deaths resulted from drinking toxic bootleg drinks.(History.com staff, 2010) Being that it was not actually illegal to drink, the citizens were still finding ways to maintain their fix for these wonderful beverages. Thus, rendering the 18th amendment irrelevant and a waste of over a decade. Culminating with a corrupt government and law enforcement, crime was at an all time high. With a new Presidential election around the corner, one man …show more content…
Alcoholic beverages gross billions annually which in turn create jobs and assists in our economic growth as a country. It affects me in a not so healthy aspect as I thoroughly enjoy having a few drinks and relaxing. As an adult, provided it doesn’t cause me to do any illegal activities, I should have the right to drink. There are warnings on the bottles nowadays of the overall effects of alcohol abuse. The alcohol industry spends countless dollars on advertising telling their customers to drink responsibly. Lastly, laws have been emplaced to mitigate reckless driving while under the influence and violations of said law will end with an extensive