The old "prohibition" approach, Reverend, has never worked, actually has the reverse effect. Yes, we would be better off if there were no such vice. Same thing for the "just say no" approach to premarital sex. Sounds good and easy, but a failure in practice. We're human beings with minds of our own, many misguided. Education and information, such as you put forth above, is where we must go. Carte blank "no", you can't have it, is a challenge/dare, not the answer.

There is just as much evidence to the contrary regarding Prohibition as suggested by Thomas. The least of which was that private and family physicians avoided documenting alcoholism as a cause on death certificates. This was particularly true during a time when consumption was prohibited. There is also evidence to suggest that people began drinking at a younger age during Prohibition - supporting my belief that to prohibit anything makes it more interesting.

Let us all remember that God knows the only way to eliminate sin is to eliminate man. Instead of doing so, he has given us a way to Salvation. I suggest, as did Thomas, that our responsibility is to understand addiction and work to help those who may be prone it. We should never again be so arrogant as to think that we can legislate morality.

If you haven't already, take a bit of time to research and develop your own opinion on the subject. We should never wait to hear, from the pulpit or anywhere else, which box to mark. To do so is to take a precious American right for granted. Vote YOUR conscience on Tuesday.

well said Thomas!!

you too Daniel!!

who made Moore an expert?