"Having grown up in Oklahoma when it was one of the last states which prohibited liquor, I grew up with War On Drugs, where every teenager knew who the bootleggers were"
- Tony Hillerman
About this Quote
This quote by Tony Hillerman speaks with the experience of maturing in Oklahoma during a time when alcohol was restricted. It talks to the culture of the time, where the War On Drugs was a feature of life and everybody, specifically teens, understood who the bootleggers were. This quote speaks to the power of the law and the culture of the time, where the law was respected and enforced. It likewise talks to the power of individuals, as the bootleggers were well-known and respected in the neighborhood. This quote speaks with the power of the law and the culture of the time, and how it formed the lives of those living in Oklahoma throughout this duration. It likewise talks to the power of individuals, as the bootleggers were well-known and appreciated in the neighborhood. This quote talks to the power of the law and the culture of the time, and how it shaped the lives of those living in Oklahoma throughout this period.
This quote is written / told by Tony Hillerman somewhere between May 27, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
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