Never underestimate the power of mothers. The US has some of the strictest laws and penalties for drunk drivers thanks to MADD–Mothers Against Drunk Driving.About 32 years ago, a mother who lost a 13-year-old daughter because of a drunk driver rallied other heartbroken mothers into an army of grieving mothers who decided to challenge government, the police service and powerful industries that promoted drinking without stressing tough enough consequences for drunk drivers.
Today, the mission statement of MADD, which is listed on their Web site http://www.madd.org/ is "to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking."These mothers decided enough was enough: drunk drivers would have to pay a severe penalty for their actions. They proved that no one has to sit down and wait for government to solve a problem.
They amassed enough supporters to make the fight against drunk drivers a political cause. Today, in the US, there are strict laws in place for drunk drivers all because of MADD.Here's what happens to a person arrested for drunk driving in the US. This is the scenario for a person who has not hurt anyone.
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