Rush Limbaugh admitted he's addicted to pain-killing drugs, and checked himself into a drug rehab center. Big deal. Only after somebody else "outed" him did he admit his problem to his audience. It's kind of reminiscent of Bill Bennett, Bill Clinton, et al, who get caught and have no choice except to confess. But the real issue here is not whether Mr. Limbaugh is addicted to a medicinal drug. The real issue is whether he purchased the drug legally with a prescription from a licensed pharmacy. [continues 133 words]
The media pit bulls have a death grip on the ankle of candidate George W. Bush, and they refuse to let go. If I were in his shoes and a reporter, asked me if I had ever used cocaine, my reply would be: The day Bill Clinton makes his full medical record public is the day I will give you a yes or no answer to your persistent question. End of debate. WARREN WILSON, Kirkland [end]