[brownie]

I like Rush, but what he did was illegal. He needs to be prosecuted to the same extent anyone else would be (and I will state that I do not know what that extent usually is for this type of case).

I don't think we should argue that he is a political target unless we know for sure that he is being prosecuted much more strongly than others in similar circumstances. I also don't think we should make too light of the fact that he did break the law. I think we need to let this play out a little and not be too quick to defend or jump on Rush. In other words, we should not be willing to defend him simply b/c he is a conservative. We should always be on the side of what the law and what is right. We should not make the mistake made by the Rats in defending Clinton. With that said, I am withholding judgment until I know more.

[longtermmemmory]

Just FYI you can be adicted and be completly within the confines of the law.

Out of curiosity, do you believe Rush when his lawyer states Rush was being blackmailed (for whatever) by the maid and her husband? Perhaps believe is too strong, but given the situation, if this is true I think the next criminal investigation should be the prosecutor for not doing a complete investigation of the accusers.

[Dane]

We should not make the mistake made by the Rats in defending Clinton

Uh could you show me the video or audio clip of Rush pointing his finger at me and saying, "I did not have addictive relations with that woman, oxycontin"

[bc2]

Should Rush be "prosecuted to the same extent anyone else would be" because his actions are "illegal", or should we make only criminal acts illegal?

What Rush did hurt no one except himself and his family (and listeners to his show who expected better) but in no way were his actions "criminal", because force was not initiated against anyone or their property. He bought and paid for the drugs with his own money.

This, in my opinion, is the crux of the issue, and it is greatly overlooked. Sure, drugs are bad, but in and of itself drug use is not "criminal". Only acts such as theft, fraud, murder, rape, etc can be criminal.

Drug use is no more criminal than possesing a handgun in NYC or DC is "criminal". It's illegal, but that in itself should be "criminal"!

alas, only in a perfect world...