Prohibition (Again?) Many people have said history tends to repeat itself, while others believe that we learn from the mistakes of the past. After reading your text and the materials provided, consider the modern prohibition of marijuana. In your discussion, explain how the modern prohibition of marijuana and the movement to decriminalize it is either similar to or different from the Progressive Era prohibition of alcohol. You may consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: How is the current debate similar to or different to the prohibition movement in the early 1900s? In your opinion, would ending the prohibition on marijuana be beneficial or harmful to the country? What potential problems might this bring the U.S.? Fully explain your answers and include outside citations as needed.

Prohibition (Again?) Many people have said history tends to repeat itself, while others believe that we learn from the mistakes of the past. After reading your text and the materials provided, consider the modern prohibition of marijuana. In your discussion, explain how the modern prohibition of marijuana and the movement to decriminalize it is either similar to or different from the Progressive Era prohibition of alcohol. You may consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: How is the current debate similar to or different to the prohibition movement in the early 1900s? In your opinion, would ending the prohibition on marijuana be beneficial or harmful to the country? What potential problems might this bring the U.S.? Fully explain your answers and include outside citations as needed.