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Over the past few days I’ve seen a number of FReepers express displeasure with Rush, and criticize him for this. BGHater, Choose Ye This Day and Cicero come to mind, as well as others I’ve encountered. Invariably, they allow their own problems with Rush overcome the real issue at stake.

Yes! This IS about Rush. It’s about Rush because of who he’s become; the most eloquent speaker of conservative principles on America’s stage. It’s about Rush because the enemy knows that if they can defeat him, no one else will have the temerity to step up and take his place. Will Michael Steele?

Yet this is also about you and I. This is about our freedom of speech. This is about the ability to say what we mean publicly and not be intimidated by any governing entity; especially that of the presidency. If they can intimidate Rush they can intimidate you for your letter to the editor. THAT is what this is about. Rush being who he is is only the first installment.

I recognize a few of these FReepers. A few are residual Paulettes from campaign days who perhaps hold Rush accountable for his feelings toward Ron Paul. Well, that’s pretty myopic of them. What if this were Ron Paul being singled out? Would they feel the same? Wouldn’t they expect conservatives to defend Ron Paul (I would) as we are defending Rush Limbaugh, even though Ron Paul is not a true conservative?

Yes. This is about Rush Limbaugh, but that is completely irrelevant. This is about America, and our losing one of the most important aspects of America; our freedom of speech and freedom from being singled out and targeted by our government and national media.

Anyone who doesn’t see that, anyone who doesn’t assimilate that into their take on this issue, doesn’t belong on this board. Sorry, but that’s how I feel.

I have issues with Rush myself at times. I’m certainly not a Ditto Head because I don’t listen that often. But I have every respect for Rush, who he is and what he’s accomplished. And I will not stand by and be silent when I see that being attacked. None of us can afford that.