If Rush Limbaugh was a poor young black man do you think he'd walk?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

I don't think so. And I bet he still has no love for the ACLU even though they came to his defense.

God, I hate that man.

[Robbie Michaels]

1. He's Still Be Locked Up

What makes this worse is that this incident will become fodder for his Monday radio broadcast. Bet on it.

[MadHound]

2. No, of course not, his happy ass would be in jail for 5-15 years

The fact that there are tens of thousands of people who are currently incarcerated for lesser drug offenses is testament to the fact that American justice is two tiered, one set of rules for the rich and powerful, and another, much more draconian set of rules for the rest of us.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

4. I've never seen a more potent example of that fact

:mad:

[terrya]

3. If Rush Limbaugh was a poor young black man....

he'd be looking at some serious jail time right now. No doubt about it.

And don't forget, the ACLU is a "libruuul" organization, so they're pure evil. Even when they come to your defense.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

5. Good point!

It makes me sick.

[terrya]

8. I'm proud to be a member of the ACLU

They have drawn flack over the years for defending unpopular groups...such as Neo-Nazis....and their rights to assemble and protest.

The ACLU is passionate about defending civil liberties...that's why it's called The American CIVIL LIBERTIES Union. But somehow this excellent, essential organization has been demonized as some sinister "liburrul" cabal. And that's a pity, since even the likes of Rush Limbaugh can gain assistance from the ACLU.

[physioex]

12. Proud member here......

Sorry to say that some of my money went to support that gas bag. However it would be hypocritical of us if we didn't........

[MADem]

6. He'd probably never walk right again, because after he was arrested

he'd have the shit pounded out of him prior to booking....

[progdonkey]

10. hell, why wait until AFTER he was arrested?

If the police had a tip that a poor black man was engaging in "doctor farming" in order to get large quantities of oxycontin, would they and the prosecutors have gone through a long process of plea bargaining so that the poor black man would be able to just turn himself in months later?

Fuck no, the police would be breaking down the guy's door hours after receiving the tip, throwing him and any other people in his house to the floor and handcuffing everyone. If he resisted in any way, he'd get the shit beat out of him, because he's drug dealing scum. And they'd keep him in jail on much more than $3000 bail while awaiting the trial, with little prospect of plea bargaining down the charges. We have to have Zero Tolerance when it comes to drug users, after all....

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

21. well said

[xultar]

7. Fuck NAW! They'd put him UNDER the jail.

[stray cat]

9. Prescription drug abuse is treated differently than other drugs

right or wrong. It it had been crack cocaine that Rush had I suspect the outcome would've been different.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

15. Do you really think so?

[prolesunited]

11. How dare you imply

That our U.S. justice system is not fair and impartial. Every poor black man who is in jail deserves to be there, and every white man who walks free just deserves a break.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

18. And every multimillionaire is due his excellent defense team

[JNelson6563]

13. Not to mention, his supporters

They'd never be calling on "libruls" to have mercy and see that he needs help, not jail!

Yeah, funny how it works.

[AmandaRuth]

14. can you imagine the penalty for a african american

that faked his/her address and voted in the wrong precinct for a democrat?

I am disgusted by this

[pinto]

16. Here in CA, results would be "similar" for non-violent offender.

Probation with mandatory rehab. Prop 36/local Drug Court in our County routinely diverts non-violent drug possession/use cases to a rehab program - I know it rankles to see Rushboy appear to walk, but I think this is a good approach for most drug offenses.

Is it evenly applied or administered? That's probably open to a second look, but it is the law here in CA.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

20. Well that's nice for CA but there are 49 other states

And that second look needs to happen.

[pinto]

23. I agree.

[Rocknrule]

17. If he was a Dem he'd be executed

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

19. What?

[Wheres The Beef]

22. If Rush Limbaugh was a rich young black man do you think he'd walk?

Why bring race into it. The sad fact is if you can afford a good defense you can buy justice.
If Rush Limbaugh was a poor young white man do you think he'd walk from a double murder?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

24. Why bring race into it?

This is America. Do you live under a rock? Money is a great equalizer but do many white lawyers and doctors get pulled over when driving a nice car?

[AmandaRuth]

26. why not bring race into it?

the whole country is afraid to talk about race and the fact that this society is increasingly racist, something that the repugs use to their advantage whenever it suits them

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

27. And that's the polite answer

[terrya]

28. I think it might be instructive...

to go to a typical prison and see how many people of color are there for drug related convictions versus those drug offenders who are white. I suspect there's a big disparity in the numbers.

Race is a factor here.

[Wheres The Beef]

29. Go to a typical prison

And see how many rich people are there! I think you may have missed my point.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

34. Money IS an issue - so is race

[Kansas Wyatt]

25. If it was a poor young black man, instead of Rush Limbaugh

Rush would be on the airwaves demanding that George W. Bush immediately fly down to Florida, sign an executive order to execute the offender, and personally pull the switch, with Jeb Bush standing right next to him.

Legitimately injured people across the country have to suffer and endure more pain, due to Scumbag Prescription Junkies, like Rush Limbaugh.

[Iris]

30. Hell no.

Our society would be more than happy to lock him up and throw away the key.

Or, worse. Take a young black man, put him in jail with hardened criminals, and then release him with now skills except survival skills.

[jesus_of_suburbia]

31. No Way. He'd be in jail.

[lolly]

32. Sure he would

You can still walk with ankle chains on.

A little awkward, but it can be done.

[Acadia Blue]

33. Pig Limbaugh has made it clear that our Justice system is t just

like Mexico and Latin America in that those who can pay can get away.

I doubt he can kick his habit because of his personality issues.

[Skittles]

35. absolutely not

the black man would be in jail along with any poor people