Tag Archives: Prohibition

Father of 3 Imprisoned 25 Years for Selling Leftover Pain Pills

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Due to the implementation of the misguided War on Drugs, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. Victimless “criminals” fill overcrowded jails, leading to the early release of hardcore killers, armed robbers, and … Continue reading →

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Chicago: Cigarette Taxes Reach $6.67, Pushing Price to $11 Per Pack

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Barry Donegan

When governments seek to raise revenues, sin taxes are an easy sell, politically-speaking. After all, products like cigarettes can lead to serious health problems. However, when sin taxes are driven up too far, they become a de facto form of … Continue reading →

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Prohibition 2.0: Oregon Bill Bans Cigarettes Without Prescription

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Barry Donegan

Metaphorically speaking, this is the moment in the horror movie when hands burst forth from the earth near prohibition’s grave. One can imagine the trailer for this imaginary film featuring a little girl’s voice saying, “He’s baaaaack.” Set in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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Repeal Day Retrospective: 79 Years Later, Prohibition Continues

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Barry Donegan

On December 5th, 1933, 79 years ago, Utah ratified the 21st Amendment, thus ending the nationwide prohibition on alcohol that had plunged the US into chaos. A small percentage of Americans imposed their will on others by banning the intoxicating … Continue reading →

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