In fact, it was such a gigantic failure it should be taught in every law school as an example of what not to do. I can not envision a clearer case for the failure of the liberal belief that making laws will positively change behaviors.
I further contend that a written and oral discussion of the failure of Prohibition should be part of every bar exam. Anyone who believes that Prohibition was a success should never be allowed to “practice before the Bar”.
Alcohol prohibition to westerners was impossible, because alcohol has been a most fundamental part of our culture, society, business, romance, religious life, entertainment, recreation, medicine, and family life for thousands of years.