MADD was an organization begun with the best of possible motives, but over the years its mission has quite clearly expanded to embrace a quasi-prohibitionist agenda. Now it turns out that this agenda has been bankrolled in part by GM, something of dubious benefit to GM’s shareholders and which reflects very poorly on the company’s own priorities.

Now, people are beginning to object. MADD at GM has been formed by an organization representing owners and operators of bars, taverns and liquor stores. Their website is well worth a visit, and notes this:

“As part of its agreement with MADD, General Motors has become a vocal opponent of any drinking before driving. Think about that before your next car or truck purchase.”

Indeed. Friends don’t let their friends buy GM.