Analysis: Why US experiment with prohibition holds a caution

RIYADH: On Jan. 6, a Saudi columnist for the Jeddah-based newspaper Okaz turned his attention to one of the Kingdom's most pressing issues, but one that is rarely talked about — alcohol. It was a bold article, given that the topic is rarely discussed on public platforms. But at its heart was a stark message with wide-ranging social, religious and public health implications:

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