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Prohibition prohibition.1

Both the … and the … have expressed their desire to stop the alarming consumption of liquor present in our nation, petitioning the government to ban it.

"I neither drink nor smoke, because my schoolmaster impressed upon me three cardinal virtues: cleanliness in person, cleanliness in mind, temperance."

Alcohol is a poison to the mind. Started the Temperance Movement: -100% Building Liquor output
Nothing makes a man smile more than a glass of whiskey before bed! Rejected the Temperance Movement: -4 Interest Group Approval

From Within prohibition.2

…, of the …, has been discovered to have established an illegal distillery in his own house. During the apparently innocent party of … son, guests opened the wrong shed.

"This is madness! How could I, a model, law-abiding citizen, be accused of such treachery—such... disgusting behavior. Treason! Blackmail! I'm being framed!"

Excuses! Send the men to that damned party! Illegal Distillery Dismantled: -2 Interest Group Approval, -10% Interest Group Pop Attraction Illegal Distillery Discovered: -40 Popularity
… has always had a troublesome character. Illegal Distillery Discovered: -2 Interest Group Approval, -10% Interest Group Political Strength
… is clearly being framed.

Bad for Business prohibition.3

Members of the … have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent Temperance Movement, complaining about the liquor industry being an important part of their income.

"What am I meant to do now? Sell toys? Should I visit my grandma now? Ask her to teach me how to knit so I can make small, cute sweaters for fancy dolls? For goodness sake, we're all grown men here, aren't we?"

Then … should call … grandma immediately. Rejected Industrialists Liquor Demands: -2 Interest Group Approval
They can still use the vineyards. Supported Wine Production: +50% Building Wine output

The Best Damn Pet Shop in Town prohibition.4

Reports of unusual sounds and suspicious behavior have been raised in …. A local pet shop—recently opened—has been attracting lots of clients.

"Pet shop, eh? Well, I just have one question. What kind of pet shop is filled with rambunctious yahoos and hectic music at 1:00 am?"

It's probably just those loud pet shop boys.
Well, then we shall see those pet shop papers.
Who do they think they're fooling!? Officers!

Beer Barons prohibition.5

Members of the … have been caught using the … in … to produce a surplus of alcoholic beverages that they've been illegally selling for their own profit.

"It was the potatoes! What else are we supposed to do with them? A puree? If it's in their nature to produce alcohol, how are we expected to prevent it?"

This should be immediately dismantled. Farm Liquor Banned: -2 Interest Group Approval Farm Liquor Banned: -100% Building Liquor output
It's just a farm. Farm Liquor Allowed: +50% Building Liquor output

Teetotalism prohibition.6

Members of the … have declared that there is no use in banning liquor, if people can still access wine.

"If a man wants to get drunk and become a monster of a human, he's still free to do so! It's useless to pretend that they're not still out there, drinking wine and feasting like nothing was happening!"

They do have a point. Supported Teetotalism: -100% Building Wine output
There is only so much that our people can handle. Rejected Teetotalism: -2 Interest Group Approval

A Daylight Massacre prohibition.7

Members of two rival gangs have been murdered in broad daylight during a liquor related altercation. One of their leaders has been finally identified and citizens demand protection.

"But he's such a good egg! He's always been very charitable, even with all the bootlegging and the fishy stuff. He donates to the poor and opens soup kitchens for those in need. A modern Robin Hood, I tell you!"

This is over. We're taking him to court. Took the Gangster to Court: -5% …Bureaucracy
People hate him. People love him. There's a deal to be made here. Deal with Gangster: +1 Government Expenses
We shall teach him and his gang a lesson.

The Blue Ribbon Badge prohibition.8

After the government's efforts to ban alcoholic beverages, … is now clear of liquor.

"Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments, throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue. And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the Lord, and do them."

Finally, our people are free of evil.

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