ChildreN – Our Most Precious Cargo Children are our greatest resource and our future. MADD is taking action to help protect the children who are needlessly put in danger every day in this country for they deserve to be protected as much as possible. A child transported by an impaired driver is unfathomable. It is irresponsible to endanger an innocent child and should not be tolerated by a society that puts children first. Drunk driving is a violent crime. Driving impaired with a child in the vehicle is a form of child abuse and should be severely punished by law. Victims and potential victims speak to us through tragedy and pain. In the process we learn about life and the hardships that children must face each and every day. We must listen and take action. These lessons can teach us compassion and perspective. It is clear that innocent children who count on parents and caregivers to protect them from danger are being placed at risk when an impaired driver who is often a loved one has made the decision to drink and drive with a child passenger. MADD’s leadership can make a difference in the lives of children, our most precious cargo, who are endangered by impaired drivers. The end result will be lives saved and fewer injuries incurred. MADD implores everyone to make a difference in the lives of children who cannot protect themselves.
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