"Responsible Drinking: A Discreet Inquiry and a Modest Proposal" is a thought-provoking analysis of the social and ethical dimensions of alcohol consumption during a pivotal era in American history. Written during the height of the Prohibition era, Robert C. Binkley offers a nuanced perspective on the so-called "liquor problem," moving beyond the binary of total abstinence versus lawlessness to explore the concept of personal responsibility.