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By: Mr. Nuts

Mr. Nuts — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:43:09 +0000

Terrific job by the Alstrom brothers for taking those knuckleheads at MADD on — because nobody else can out of fear for not being politically correct.

Seriously, screwing down the BAC to .08%? That’s ridiculous — especially when tightening driving standards will produce far safer drivers.

Great post.

By: chuckl

chuckl — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:39:09 +0000

How about a sticker on the refrigerators of all those MADD moms warning about the dangers of high fructose corn syrup in all the crap they’re feeding their kids? Or a banner over Jack in the Box or Burger King warning of the health risks of a Whopper. They’re more likely to end up dying of diabetes and other illnesses related to poor nutrition than they are drunk driving. Plus, when is the last time a kid waved a $20 at you so you could buy him a 4 pack of Ten Fidy or Dogfish head 90. If kids drink beer, they’re more likely to suck down a bunch of bud lime or some sweet alcoholic product that’s aimed squarely at youth.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:49:53 +0000

Great post Jay. Moderation is a word we hear regularly and if there are problems with drink, moderation is the key. Everyone talks about moderation by beer drinkers in how much they consume. Everyone expects moderation by breweries in how they market their beer. Surely we can expect the same moderation by those supposedly calling for moderation in how they preach their message. This is beyond immoderate, it is completely over the top.

By: J

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:01:42 +0000

Julie,

It is a great quote, but I chose not to use it because it’s actually an old quote, one she gave several years ago. It was not specifically her reaction to this story. I know that because I have used the quote before in other writing I’ve done.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:27:16 +0000

Contrast these heavy handed tactics to the thoughtful collective opinion of 135 college and university presidents and chancellors who have urged for a lowering of the drinking age, so underage drinking isn’t forced underground, fostering an environment where drinking responsibly can be taught. See the link below:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/09/16/mccardell.lower.drinking.age/index.html

By: Erik

Erik — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:51:02 +0000

That’s totally distasteful to see that being done. Thankfully in Indiana where I live, you can’t even enter a liquor store unless you are 21 and over. So this campaign could only target the grocery stores.

By: Julie@GoodBrewer

Julie@GoodBrewer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:54:31 +0000

You should have included the closing quote in your blog, I think it’s the single most important point that could be made.

“It has become far more neo-prohibitionist than I ever wanted or envisioned. I didn’t start MADD to deal with alcohol. I started MADD to deal with the issue of drunk driving.” Candy Lightner, MADD founder.

Alcohol isn’t the problem, it’s how it’s used and abused. Their campaign does nothing to try and steer their peers towards acting responsibly, and / or refraining from drinking until they are legally allowed to.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:30:20 +0000

Even better, place the sticker “vandalism is wrong” on their back, as you pat them. So they walk around with this sticker on their back, just as in middle school. An event just as childish as their actions.

By: michael reinhardt

michael reinhardt — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:35:03 +0000

Too foolish for words. Seriously, it seems MADD’s stance is to violate the laws so long as it doesn’t involve drinking. The end justifies the means? I think I’ll assemble a group that goes around plastering stickers on the houses of these participants. Better yet, spray paint their houses with the slogan “vandalism is wrong”.