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Originally posted by the G-man:
Based on the dates this is alleged to have happened, even if this is accurate, the incidents occurred during a time that Limbaugh was said to be suffering through what was apparently an excruciatingly painful medical condition that caused him to lose his hearing and ultimately required surgery. Hardly a time when he was in his "right" (no pun intended) mind.

Taking joy in, or mocking, someone with such a painful condition is hardly liberal "tolerance" or "compassion"
In 2001, hearing researchers reported that Vicodin and chemically similar painkillers were causing rapid hearing loss, even deafness, in some patients misusing the drug.

The same year, Limbaugh announced he had suffered a sudden and profound hearing loss. [DOH!]

Limbaugh says though that his ear condition was was caused by a rare ailment known as autoimmune inner ear disease.

I don't think I ever said I was taking joy in this, rather I said that perhaps conservatives will rethink their draconian stance on the drug issue as being exclusively a criminal issue. And judging from your compassion and understanding for Limbaugh, perhaps I was correct. :)