MADD

While I support the mission statement of the organization, I do feel that this is one of the most corrupt nonprofit organizations.

http://www.drunkard.com/issues/08_02/08_02_fighting_madd.htm

"alcohol-related traffic deaths since 1982 have been reduced by 37 percent"
37% over 25 years is not a good metric. Either the problem (death by drunk driving) wasn't high incidence or their campaigns have been largely ineffective. Combined with the improvements in vehicle safety, a maturing population, and seatbelt laws their effectiveness is probably closer to 15% over 25 years.

The alcohol penalty metric has moved from 1.2 to .08 over this time period. I feel that this is a good direction.

"If we really want to save lives, let’s go after the most dangerous drivers on the road.” - Candy Lightner, Founder of MADD

"The fact that only 28% of the donations they wrung out of the public was actually going to anti-drinking and driving programs didn’t bother them in the least."

"By 1998, MADD had an annual budget of $42 million. Pension plans were put in place. Salaries and benefits exceeded $9 million per year."

"the money would only continue to roll in if the public perceived there was still a need for war, and a huge part of MADD’s budget is dedicated to keeping that perception in place."

"16,000 Americans each year are killed in alcohol-related accidents."
Drunk drivers are not responsible for 16000 a year.
"Only 500 innocent Americans are killed each year by drunk drivers." -- Stephen Beck, DAMM

3,000 people in jail on drinking and driving charges kill themselves while incarcerated.