My thoughts on Rush Limbaugh

Many people are completely different when they are at their job and when they are at home. A couple years back, I read an article written by a niece of Limbaugh. She is an ardent liberal, and hates his politics, but described Limbaugh as a man that is generous with his time, money, and affections.

Feel free to hate on me for saying this, but there are redeeming qualities for everybody (please don't Godwin's Law me on this). It is quite true that Limbaugh is a veritable motherfucking asshat at work, but is possible that he is an acceptable human being in his personal life.

I've never met Rush Limbaugh, so I could not tell you how he interacts with people on a personal level. Do I like his hatred, bloviating, and constant lambasting of those that disagree with him? No.

Let me be clear: I am not condoning or accepting of his actions, thoughts, or behavior. But, how about we take a moment and step back for a second. You don't fight hatred with hatred. Stop bitching about Rush calling a woman most, if not all, of us have never met nor cared about 2 weeks ago a slut. It's his right to spew hateful speech, just as it is our right to call him a goatfucking pig raper. This is the most important freedom we have. It is from the freedom of expression that all other rights are derived.

Let's move on with our lives and try and make the most out of the opportunity that has been given. We have a legitimate chance to rephrase the discussion on our own terms. Use this window to make meaningful change in Health Care policy. Access to safe, effective forms of birth control is a universal right in civilized society.