Jerry Patterson

In light of the recent kerfuffle about whisky and politicians, I suggest all read below the famous "Whiskey Speech" by Mississippi Legislator, Noah S. "Soggy" Sweat given to his colleagues in 1954. It's a classic.

'If by whiskey': Soggy Sweat's historic political speech still resonates The movement for the prohibition of alcohol in the United States began in the early 19th century. For decades, the hot political topic left a great divide among family members