The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

I wouldn't call for anybody's head because I support the legalization of all drugs and consider anybody using them as engaged in an appopriate act of civil disobedience.

Is Limbaugh a hypocrite? Yes, but then we all are and there is nothing inconsistent in the idea of preaching against sin even if you are yourself a sinner. There is also nothing inconsistent in feeling that people should be punished to the fullest extent of the law possible and that the accused should still engage in the strongest defense available. Hypocrisy does not affect the validity of an argument.

Most of my problems with the story is with the D.A. who apparently was trying the case in the media and making claims that he had no support for (not even sufficient to bring an indictment which is a low threshhold). That is an abuse of the power of his office.

I don't have any problem with the examination of medical records because I disagree with the doctor-patient privilege and would like to see it abolished anyway.