Alcohol; a Crime Within Itself.

The vague origin of alcohol was derived by the Chinese during the late seventh century AD.   This sadistic liquid chemical rapidly spread a cross the western countries like a plague.   Prohibition of Alcohol during the 1920's the "noble experiment" was undertaken to reduce "crime and corruption solve social problems, reduce the tax burden created by prisons and poorhouses, and improve health and hygiene in America" (http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-157.html).   The results from this experiment clearly show that it failed.   Although during the beginning of prohibition consumption of alcohol fell, however it later increased.   The problem with prohibition did the adverse affect on our society crime increased and became "organized"; the court and prison systems were stretched to the breaking point; corruption of public officials was rampant; and removed a large source of tax revenue and greatly increased government spending.   Not only does alcohol have an effect on a macro level, but also at a micro level.   The use of alcohol can impair a person's rational thoughts to do good.   Throughout this paper criminological theories will be applied to search for answers.   Theories like Classical School, Positivism, Solidarity, Division of Labor, Anomie, and other various sub theories.      
Classical School theory implies people are free will rational thinkers.   Also, people have a fluid affect in society by making decisions that could create a positive outcome.   Beccaria theorized that punishment would deter people from committing crimes.   There are many other sub theories within the Classical School such as hedonism and utilitarianism.   Hedonism is where a person commits a crime for their own pleasure.   Utilitarianism is defined by the greatest good for the most of the people.
Unlike Classical School ideas where people are active agents with free-will, the Positivist School suggests that people are passive and controlled within their being.   Lombroso theorized that criminal... [continues]

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