| Which mother would like to have her child as a victim | | | | atrocities at such a young age itself. It aims to put a |
| of drunk driving? None, this is the reason why the | | | | stop to this. All the campaigning and walks undertaken |
| organization called MADD (Mothers against Drunk | | | | by this organization has made the government pass |
| Driving) came into existence. Several mothers have | | | | new rules and laws that have made the rules and |
| had their toddlers, teens and kids fall prey to a drunken | | | | penalties move harsher and stricter. The zero |
| driver's vehicle. The sorrow that grips the parents' | | | | tolerance law (which states that the BAC limit should |
| heart do not let loose. This is the main objective of | | | | not exceed 0.00% in the case of youth and |
| MADD-to prevent drunk driving and create awareness | | | | commercial drivers) is one example of such measures. |
| about the same in society. | | | | Organizations like MADD need all our support, help and |
| DUI (Driving under influence) and DWI (Driving while | | | | guidance not only financially but also physically and |
| intoxicated) have become quite prevalent in the | | | | emotionally. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to |
| modern society. No longer is alcohol a taboo. Social | | | | extend the same to them and wipe out drunken driving |
| drinking has become the norm. The word 'party' itself | | | | from the face of our country. |
| has come to imply drinks (except in case of children | | | | The sorrow that grips the parents' heart do not let |
| parties!) | | | | loose till they are no more. |
| It is also disheartening to see the youth indulge in such | | | | |