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Unfortunately, yes, the US government committed a crime against humanity during the Prohibition.

The government ordered that alcohol supplies be poisoned in order to stop people drinking it. As a result, over 10,000 people died from drinking alcohol poisoned by their own government. Including young children who stole bottles.


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