[antiRepublicrat]

Rush's rights are being violated - equal protection under the law.

You're right, equal treatment: drop the case and count his rehab, then kick him out of his broadcaster's chair as the judge was removed from his bench.

Do we really want absolutely equal treatment for all offenders? I'd like to keep listening to Rush.

[rockinonritalin]

He was removed from the bench in October 2002 only after he was unable to hold court, staying in his chambers for several hours a day!

The guy couldn't do his job. If Rush can't do his, he'll be out too.

[pepperhead]

You're right, equal treatment: drop the case and count his rehab, then kick him out of his broadcaster's chair as the judge was removed from his bench.

Rush is self employed the judge isn't.

[NonValueAdded]

You're right, equal treatment: drop the case and count his rehab, then kick him out of his broadcaster's chair as the judge was removed from his bench.

You don't seriously think that is equal treatment, do you? The last time I checked, Rush didn't have the power to put anyone in jail, levy fines, etc. Be serious.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

You're right, equal treatment: drop the case and count his rehab, then kick him out of his broadcaster's chair as the judge was removed from his bench.

Do we really want absolutely equal treatment for all offenders? I'd like to keep listening to Rush.

The judge was forced into retirement after his problem had progressed to the point where he stopped holding court. I'm sure Rush would retire--I'm sure we would retire him--before ever he were, Heaven forefend, to reach that stage.