Reddit mentions of Long Thirst

i loves me some booze, so don't take this the wrong way but...actually Prohibition kinda did fix some serious social ills. and for all the gangsterism that arose in the big cities from the resulting illegal booze trade, most historical assessments i've read agree that from a strictly harm-vs-benefit standpoint that P as a public policy was almost certainly to the good side.

on another note, if you're interested in a seriously engrossing read about Prohibition's cast of characters (nothing to do with the above), highly recommend picking up a cheap used copy of Thomas Coffey's The Long Thirst.. it begins with his dad ritualistically taking him out for his first beer when he's 13, which is the day P was repealed in 1933. just a really fascinating book you won't be able to put down. plus i love that his name is Coffey, works on so many levels.