RIDICULES THE CONSTITUTION,
Undemocratic Measure*.
It lias often been argued that, if prohibition in America is such a failure, why don't the people get rid 6f it. In order to repeal prohibition it is necessary to have the votes of two-thirds of a quorum of each house of the Congress, and a majority of a quorum of each of the two houses of the legislature of three-fourths of the States. This shows what happens when legislation gets the better of-common sense. » Everybody is now familiar with the
"Super-government" policy of the New Zealand Alliance. That body, by every means in its power, is endeavouring to get a majority of members of Parliament pledged to support it. If it succeeded and prohibition were carried the electors would never be given another opportunity of voting upon the question. The position then would be similar to America's to-day. When a law is on the Statute Book it takes a lot to shift it. If the American people were given the opportunity of repealing prohibition, they would do so in such a manner that would leave no doubts in the minds of anyone as to their, opinions on this question. hibition has proved to be the most disastrous amendment, ever incorporated into the the United States. (Ad.) ..... ...
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 249, 20 October 1928, Page 17
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