Today, the Chicago Tribune published ABI’s letter to the editor debunking one of MADD’s worst stats:
This is in response to “Women gain on men in drunken driving arrests” (News, Jan. 1). One of Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s favorite talking points was quoted: “A first-time drunken driving offender on average has driven drunk 87 times before being arrested.” This goes so far as to accuse Americans of criminal acts with no proof to back up the claim.
Before advocating for new laws, we need an accurate, up-to-date measure of drunk driving behavior. It’s reckless to act based on one thing, when the reality is another.
– Sarah Longwell, managing director, American Beverage Institute, Washington
Learn the truth about other bad stats here.
