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Originally Posted by Speakeasy
You are exactly right. MADD was the primary organization behind raising the drinking age up to 21.
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.
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I have a free lifetime membership to MADD based on my victim status but I no longer participate in any activities related to them.
As for checkpoints, the cops around here actually set up in the neighborhoods which is good on one hand because people avoid those narrow streets now. Funny thing is, though I don't drive drunk, if I'd had just one drink, I'll drive right past the police station because it's the best way not to get stopped. I drink tall, weak drinks but I still don't want to have to try and pass a field sobriety test in 4" heels!!!