Should drinking alcohol be made illegal in the U.S.?
347133
No. They tried that before (18th amendment), and it didn't work (repealed in the 21st amendment).
1151602
You have a valid argument. (And I am not in favour of drugs, to make that quite clear.) There are many bad substances that are legal, and others are not. It is all down to political blindness, or at best tunnel vision.\nIf the now illegal drugs would be legalised, the criminal element attached to them would fall by the wayside. Just as it did in 1933 after the prohibition of alcohol was lifted. Never has there been more alcohol consumed in the USA (for very high prices) as during the prohibition years. That should tell us.\nUnfortunately our politicians never learn anything from History.
867946
Its ok to drink just dont drive. It should be MAD mothers against drinking.
792020
i agree.\nthere are plenty of nasty illegal drugs, that people abuse and put added strain on the health services, \njust because alcohol is legal, it doesn't stop it being as destructive and an equally abused drug.\n\ni heard the other day that alcohol will b getting health-warnings, but the alcohol companies r busy finding ways 2 stop it.\n\ni'd rather b trapped in a lift with some1 with a bad case of tourettes than an alcoholic!
423220
Hell yes.  I don't smoke it, but I see no reason why it is not legal.  It is in a few countries and they have less problems with it because they don't have to worry about the fines and court dates and sh*t like that.  The govt could tax it.  How is it any worse than smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol??? Cigarettes are HORRIBLE for your body, much worse than marijuana, and booze impales judgment as well.  There would be rules and regulations..just like there is with smokes and booze...and just like with those 2.. there will be people to break the law.  I just don't see society being harmed by it.  Sure, for the first few years, people might be going a little crazy with it...but after that it will level out and it will be no different than smokes and booze.\n:)
569240
I seriously doubt it although in my opinion it should be legal . There are pros and cons to any mind altering drug but I believe pot is alot less harmful than alcohol yet alcohol is legal.
1029258
I don't think marijuana should be an alternative to alchohol, but I do think it should be legalized. In my opinion alcohol has already killed millions more people than marijuana will ever so I believe that alcohol should be the illegal substance. It is man made and makes EVERYONE on it an absolute a**, where marijuana just makes people chill out and relaxed. On top of it all I have never heard any evidence that would prove that alcohol can be used positively in the medical field, as where marijuana can be positively used for many different ailments: depression, cataracts, cancer, extreme pain diagnosis, and even Post Tramatic Stress Syndrome. Should there even be a debate as to which one is less harmful, but that is the government for you. They would rather people kill themselves by drinking so they can charge them high taxes on it and keep marijuana illegal to make money off of search and seizures.
878196
Government hates to loose money like that. OH, NO\nThey will never make it illegal. They want our tax money to support their lifestyles.\nRemember when alcohol was illegal in the old days?
1144369
there's good logic.  instead of banning guns let's ban idiots.  it's always a good idea to just scrap a part of the constitution because someone got angry and abused their right to bare arms.  let's suspend that freedom of speech amendment because people say stupid things and hurt other peoples feelings.  i'm abusing alcohal right now should we ban beer ?  the answer is never to suspend the rights of the law abiding but to punish those who violate the law.  no guns should not be banned in America i'm with ted nugent on this one.
162484
Of course not!! In the United States to do so would make our country run by religion.  That in itself is wrong from any perspective.  Those countries which have such laws are going down a slippery slope that is detrimental to individual freedoms.
55616
Legalize it, impose laws like drinking laws.  I'd rather be around someone high, than a nasty whiskey drinking drunk!
634600
It is against the law to drink and drive or to have an open container in your car/truck.It is against the law to have alcohol within the reach of the driver!Even if you are a passenger in the car,if you are in the front seat,it is illegal for you to have alcohol in your possession!
379293
It would cut into drug company profits. They can't patent a naturally occurring substance.\n\nYes, alcohol is worse. But compare the amount of money beer makers donate to the Republicans and Democrats with the amount of money they get from pot farmers and you have your answer as to why one is legal and the other is not.
1036480
Believe it or not drug laws are not intended to protect the user, but those whom they encounter.  Most adults can have a drink without becoming intoxicated.  On the other hand, most people are high after just one joint.  \n\nPublic drunkeness and driving while intoxicated are illegal in all 50 states.  Baretenders  and the hosts of parties are responsible for limiting the number of drinks their guests/customers ingest.
720829
You must always remember that people with authority will more likely that not break abuse it. Example, our current administration in the White house concerning the illegal alien issue is non existant.\nServing drinks to minor's is illegal in most circumstances, but not on private property with an adult it can be legal.\nGoing to Firecalls on the job drunk is a different story, lol.  I dont see it much here in California, but then again i dont know any people in the fire/police world.
176967
No they should not. Ya it is fun but not healthy for children. I believe you should be 21 to be able to drink legally. The kids may have problems later in life due to under age drinking.
1086319
Yes.\n1. As a popular intoxicant, marijuana is much safer than alcohol and other drugs. If Tobacco and Alcohol are available (tolerated by society), then marijuana should also be tolerated. I would much rather have my child abuse marijuana than alcohol, because afterward they would still have a liver and a brain.\n2. All recreational drugs should be legalized. There is no point trying to regulate personal behavior, which contravenes the American ethic anyway.\nCurrent laws do or can provide penalties for intoxicated problem behaviors such as driving under the influence, so that's covered.\n3. If you want to eliminate the crime associated with "the drugs trade", then legalize drugs. If necessary, make various drugs (such as cocaine) available only at the pharmacist's counter with a valid ID as proof of age.\nBut, no more drug kingpins - drugs will be commodified.\n4. Tax drug sales and get those revenues; and save all the money wasted on the drug war.\n\n5. And of course, as a marijuana user, I would look forward to cheaper product. :)