Hugh Hefner

My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very good people, with high moral standards - but very repressed. There was no hugging and kissing in my home.

American Publisher

H. L. Mencken

A prohibitionist is the sort of man one couldn't care to drink with, even if he drank.

American Writer

The term is often associated with alcohol prohibition in the early 20th century.

Historical Ties

It's commonly used when discussing groups against substances or activities they find harmful.

Social Movements

The word may suggest a political stance favoring regulation over personal freedom.

Political Views

When used as an adjective, it suggests strict rules or government action to restrict behaviors.

Policy Implications

Indicates an approach that may impact various aspects of daily life, such as entertainment or diet.

Impacts Lifestyle

Can carry a critical or judgmental tone about someone's strictness or authoritarian nature.

Critical Tone

 people of color, migrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, particularly trans women. These are the groups most heavily profiled and punished through prohibitionist law. I don't think this is an accident. These laws have political support

Prohibitionist