There are a million boys growing up in the United States…
“There are a million boys growing up in the United States who have never seen a saloon, and who will never know the handicap of liquor and this excellent condition will go on spreading over the country when the wet press and the paid propogandists of booze are forgotten. The abolition of the commercialized liquor trade in this country is as final as the abolition of slavery.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ford compares the eventual ban on alcohol to the abolition of slavery, suggesting it will spread as society forgets pro‑alcohol influences.
In simple terms: Alcohol ban will spread like slavery abolition.
Key Takeaway
Support prohibition.
Themes
prohibition
social reform
morality
Mood
serious
determined
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- education campaigns
- community health initiatives
Key Concepts
public health
freedom of choice
Questions to Reflect On
- Will prohibition improve society?
- What are the costs of banning alcohol?
A Different Perspective
Opposition argues personal liberty and economic impact.