MADD; Phohibition with a Twist of Greed!

For years the critics of MADD have been labled all manner of evil by the group for merely suggesting that they are just a money-making enterprise.  Well now, MADD is using its member’s pain to sell alcohol-free drinks. (See story below)  It is now obvious that MADD is trying to profit off the pain and tragedy of a declining social ill by switching it message to an anti-alcohol campaign rather than a common-sense approach to drunk driving.  Like their neo-prohibition ancestors they want to steer you away from alcohol to their “alternative.”  This is as blatant and ugly as the Women’s Christian Temperance Union seeking to rewrite the Bible to remove all references to alcohol.  We now know that MADD has jumped the shark and is just another commercial enterprise reaching for a buck. Remember this when they come arguing for roadside checkpoints that are not as effective as saturation patrols and/or ignition interlock for all drivers regardless of cause or any of the other radically anti-alcohol, anti-Constitution agendas that MADD has fostered.  Raise a MADD soda to your leglislator next time he caves to one of MADDs stupid leglislative agendas or gives MADD your tax dollars to foment propoganda.

DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2009 – The holiday season is just around the corner, are you ready for your guests? Or do you have a BYOB party and are not sure what to bring since it is a family affair? MADD announces an exclusive license agreement with Hill Street Marketing Inc. to produce a line of alcohol-free beverages, MADD Virgin Drinks, which will provide American consumers with a delicious and socially responsible alternative to alcoholic beverages. The line currently includes three virgin cocktails (Mojito, Margarita and Pina Colada), a virgin Lager & Lime, virgin Red and White Wine, and a virgin Sparkling White Wine.

“We know many people want an alternative for their guests to help encourage safe, sober and savvy driving, as well as the great taste needed to make guests feel like they are part of the party –but without the alcohol,” said Laura Dean-Mooney, MADD national president. “

Distribution is not yet confirmed. Hill Street is currently in discussion with traditional retailers in the grocery, drug and specialty categories, looking for outlets that share their enthusiasm for the product and the cause. MADD Virgin Drinks will be available this fall.

MADD encourages everyone to designate a sober driver and to offer MADD Virgin Drinks at parties to help ensure the safety of all involved when the time comes to go home. MADD is not against responsible drinking by those 21 and older. “MADD Virgin Drinks will bring a whole new meaning to eat, drink and be merry this holiday season,” added Dean-Mooney.

Mr. Brian Bolshin, President and CEO of Hill Street, says, “We’re thrilled to partner with MADD to produce and distribute this line of Virgin Drinks, and proud to donate a significant portion of sales to MADD to support their current and ongoing efforts to reduce the incidence of impaired driving.”

Visit www.madd.org, www.maddvirgindrinks.com