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Sameiningin - 01.04.1927, Blaðsíða 23

Sameiningin - 01.04.1927, Blaðsíða 23
clouded by the use of alcohol, he fails in a crisis, and there is trouble and danger in store. As individuals then, if we would become educated and assume the responsibilities given educated people—we must be in full power of our facilities at all tinnes—and in view of the continual ikeen com- petition of the present day, we cannot afford to indulge in that which clouds our understanding and limits our abilities. An individual whose sensitiveness to right and wrong becomes innpaired, becomes a menace to the people with whom he comes in contact. That fact is reeognized by the law which prohibits a man driving a car when under the influence of liquor. Such a law, of course, is an obvious necessity. But the recognition of alcohol as a drug, makes us realize that even a slight quality dulls the senses and the individual becomes a rnenaee, tho inot in as obvious a fashion, perhaps a greater menace, because only the most delicate perceptions are impaired and there is no sign of the danger. If an individual who indulges in intoxicants is a rnenace not only to himself but to those about him, it is quite obvious that this question is not of individual scope, but of communities, — national and inter- national importance. — Time does not perrnit a discussion of that aspect of the question. — Having seen how temperance aids educa- tiori,—let me take this relation between Education and Temperance from another angle.— The question arises — what is Education doing to aid Temper- ance? In the past, prohibition forces were active in lst,) teaching both in schools and through other agencies the dangers of use of alcohol. 2nd,) In investigating conditions and bringing reports before the people. 3rdJ In organizing and carrying out the struggle for temper- ance. When prohibition was approved by the people, many of these activities ceased, and for some time there was a lull in the struggle between the two contending forces. Now there is a renewcd activity and interest, and education will play a large part in the future of the temperance movement. Responsibility for this education rests with voluntary organiza- tion, and its scope is three-fold: 1. Scientific—Any effective plan for increasing public intel- ligence on the alcohol question must put into first plaoe modern scientific facts, which will help to dislodge old beliefs, traditionally favorable to it, and will teach the youth the truth before ancient superstition grips him. 2. Historical—A knowledge of the story of the prohibition movement is necessary if we are to form unbiased opinions.

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