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Originally Posted by Bunz
I am one who thinks it should be left up to the states. Historically it always was. The reason it was moved nation wide was a threat from congress to cut off highway funding to states who didnt change thier laws. From what I understand MADD was the effective lobby group in this.
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You are exactly right. MADD was the primary organization behind raising the drinking age up to 21.
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I think MADD is an honorable organization, but they probably overstepped thier bounds on this one if the anecdotal story I have heard from many different people is true.
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Do a little digging around on MADD and you'll learn they're a pretty terrible organization. While they may have once stood for something worthwhile, they've gone pretty crazy, just like PETA. Even the founder of MADD quit the organization because it was getting way off track. At this point, MADDs goal is basically to go back to prohibition.
MADD is also a huge supporter of DUI checkpoints. Although it's been shown that these checkpoints are incredibly ineffective compared to mobile police cars, cost far more money than they're worth and usually end up making drunk drivers take detours through neighborhoods, MADD continues to demand their use.
I started a thread on MADD awhile back detailing their insanity.