they're not outlawing metal, they're outlawing mining. you don't do mining for fun, nor does anyone get the urge to suddenly mine something. outlawing alcohol

they're not outlawing metal, they're outlawing mining. you don't do mining for fun, nor does anyone get the urge to suddenly mine something. outlawing alcohol was/is pretty useless because pretty much everyone and their mother wants to drink some alcohol every so often.