I've read the original intent of those that wrote it and the writings of those that pushed for it. It is rather easy to see where the push for prohibition came from.
Alcohol didn't need an amendment to outlaw. If a law passed by Congress can make marijuana illegal, a law passed by Congress could have made alcohol illegal. Same with laws on anything. That prohibition was an amendment was more politically motivated than anything else.
If you find it reprehensible, tough shit. That's your fucking problem, son. If you get upset about me asking the hard questions, it proves you're just another thin skinned pussy.
Something people WANT to do doesn't become a right because they WANT to do it. That's why we are where we are with social programs. People that don't have what another person has believes they have a right to a portion of what that other person learned. If you don't believe me, look at the $22 trillion + spent on social welfare under programs started by LBJ in the 1960s. The sad part about it is those in power agreed doing so not because they cared about others but because they cared about themselves.
You can claim it's about others all you want. If you do, it likely means you're a liar.