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By: Fabian Franklin
In “What Prohibition Has Done to America,” Fabian Franklin delivers a scathing critique of the Prohibition era in the United States. Franklin argues that the 18th Amendment, which banned the sale and consumption of alcohol, has had devastating social and economic consequences.
Drawing on a wealth of historical evidence, Franklin demonstrates how Prohibition led to a rise in organized crime, corruption, and violence. He also explores the impact of Prohibition on the economy, highlighting the loss of jobs and tax revenue as a result of the ban on alcohol.
Franklin’s writing is eloquent and persuasive, making a compelling case against Prohibition. His analysis is well-researched and thought-provoking, shedding light on a dark chapter in American history.
Overall, “What Prohibition Has Done to America” is a powerful and informative read that offers valuable insights into the consequences of misguided government policies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of Prohibition on American society.
Book Description:
In What Prohibition Has Done to America, Fabian Franklin presents a concise but forceful argument against the Eighteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Beginning in 1920, this Amendment prohibited the sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the United States, until it was repealed in 1933. Franklin contends that the Amendment “is not only a crime against the Constitution of the United States, and not only a crime against the whole spirit of our Federal system, but a crime against the first principles of rational government.” Writing only two years after Prohibition began, he correctly predicts many of its disastrous consequences, such as runaway bootlegging and organized crime. The book is both a passionate defense of liberty, and a reminder to Americans of the perils of surrendering it.
