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For Blind Tiger, which draws its inspiration from the resilience of these Prohibition-era speakeasies, this history is a reminder that overregulation often leads to unintended harm. It is vital that we learn from the past and avoid repeating it, particularly as today’s policymakers debate alcohol’s role in our culture.