WHAT GOES AROUND

I was sorry to hear that Rush Limbaugh is addicted to prescription
painkillers, but it is difficult not to feel some pleasure when a hypocrite
gets exposed ("Limbaugh admits on radio he is addicted to painkillers,"Oct.
11).

I've never understood why millions pay any attention to this strident
windbag. He is apparently a man of great political intellect who dropped
out of Southeast Missouri State University, a super-patriot who managed not
to serve during Vietnam (like so many of his ilk) and a moral paragon who's
been married three times.

If he were to be judged by his own public statements - especially the ones
condemning people who are addicted to drugs - he should go to jail.
Personally, I hope he gets treated and will learn tolerance and empathy for
those less fortunate.

John M. Miller

Winston-Salem