[ravinson]

Limbaugh took a dim view of recreational drug use. He preached against the importers and the dealers and the users.

I have listened to Rush fairly often and have never heard him distinguish "recreational drug use" (whatever that is) from any other kind of illegal drug use. Rush's position has consistently been that the government can rightfully tell people what to do with their bodies even within the confines of their own home, and that illegal usage is illegal usage regardless of the drug or the cirsumstances, and illegal users should be incarcerated.

Thus, while I do not condemn Rush for his drug abuse, it is apparent that he is a first class hypocrite who has hired a high-priced lawyer, ratted on his suppliers, and checked himself into a rehab center in order to avoid taking the bitter medicine he has prescribed for others.

[Grenada]

You have been saying the same things for days. STFU or put up.

[jammer]

Okay, ravinson. Let's say that your statements are correct (and I do agree with a lot of it). Where we differ is the question I have, so what? Would Rush, even if he had not changed over the years, still be beyond redemption? I look at this and see a blessing for you (assuming that you are anti-WOD) and me.

This may be the most important thing Rush has ever done--make people consider the damage done, in addition to the damage done by drugs, by our federal drug laws. I submit that you and I should try to subtly make these points and watch them germinate, rather than alienate. Just a thought, not meant to be confrontational, and worth what you paid for it.

[Badray]

" Thus, while I do not condemn Rush for his drug abuse, it is apparent that he is a first class hypocrite who has hired a high-priced lawyer, ratted on his suppliers, and checked himself into a rehab center in order to avoid taking the bitter medicine he has prescribed for others."

I am not a lawyer, but I believe that I can safely say that you are assuming facts not in evidence.

[Tall_Texan]

Did Rush rat on his suppliers or did the suppliers rat on him? Seems to me you have this backwards.