The Prestige Of The Government Has Undoubtedly Been Lowered Considerably By The Prohibition Law.

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The prestige of the government has undoubtedly been lowered
considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive
of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing
laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the
dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this.
-- Albert Einstein, 'My first impression of the U.S.A.'
-- an interview for 'Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant' 1921.
-- Appeared in 'Berliner Tageblatt' July 7, 1921.
-- Reprinted in 'Ideas and Opinions' published by Bonanza Books

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