The 18th Amendment

I am not a legal specialist, or even a history buff, but I do know this. The 18th amendment to the U. S. Constitution was drafted by Congress on December 18, 1917 and was properly ratified on January 16, 1919.

That same amendment was repealed on December 5, 1933.

During that 14 year period while the 18th amendment was in place, no one could legally transport or possess any “intoxicating liquors”. For some reason the esteemed members of Congress failed to make it illegal to consume intoxicating liquors, so I suppose this was a loophole that could have been challenged if one so desired.

The “Roaring Twenties” happened between 1919 and 1933. So did the stock market crash and the beginning of the Great Depression.

“Babe” Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927, a record that would stand for 47 years. In 1925 a teacher was put on trial in Tennessee in a case that would forever be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial.

So what does any of this have to do with health insurance? Nothing really. It’s just that my day and week have been on overload with clients and potential clients affecting my ability to deliver the type of quality services I demand of myself.

I suppose we must be in or approaching a full moon, given the nature of the questions posed by folks who want to know how they can cheat carriers, or taxpayers out of money to pay for medical services. I refuse to be a part of either scheme.

I do think it must be 5:00 o’clock somewhere, and I am certainly glad the 18th amendment was repealed.

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