The grievances from the U.S. that listed all the things that Britain did wrong to them.
This is a highly contested question as to whether the US government should regulate this industry, although many think there should be "light" regulation, not full-on banishment.
Politicians often use the divisions that are already in society as a strategy to gain political support. This is even more evident in cases like that of the United States, where racial divisions are very prominent in voting patterns.
This approach can have very negative consequences for the community. For example, it can isolate voters from races that are not very prominent or are not considered a political force. Also, it can exacerbate the divisions already existent between different racial groups. Finally, it can create separation even within a single racial group, as it can fragment the group into different political factions.