Something to think about- the thousands of pills prescribed to Limbaugh that we’ve heard about so far were from just one pharmacy. The medical records that Rush is fighting to keep sealed contain the full list of prescriptions. So, obviously barring malpractice or more doctors standing in the shadows, there’s a strong likelyhood that the drugs that are accounted for are the tip of the iceberg.

Also don’t forget, these were only supplementing the thousands of pills he was illegally buying from his housekeeper. That’s a whole different case with even bigger consequences.

On to privacy of his medical records- in a perfect world, the records would stay sealed and Rush would be “sent up” for his independently established crimes, which include laundering money, illegally purchasing narcotics, and distribution of a controlled substance. I can see why the prosecution is going the direction it is - once the medical records can be reviewed it’s solid, black and white evidence. That’s much better than a maid who cashed in her story with a tabloid.

Privacy- it’s one of those things where you don’t miss it until it’s gone, and by that time it’s too late. Limbaugh is on the air every day talking about how his constitutional right to privacy has been grievously violated. How he justifies the complete reversal of his statements from just a couple of months ago is unclear.

Limbaugh is a sad, desperate, despicable little man, but he has bags and bags of money. Up until now, those who believed their constitutional rights were violated haven’t had the means to fight back and challenge the constitutionality of the laws that are putting them away. Limbaugh, on the other hand, can (and will) fight going to jail with every dollar he has.

Already we’ve seen laws that he’s applauded in the past used against him- he says unfairly. Now that Rush has seen what he deems abuse of the system will it change his mind about the treatment of others who are accused of committing crimes? Not likely… But one possible outcome could be good for the US Constitution. Rush could challenge the constitutionality of the Patriot Act. After all, who better to take on John Ashcroft than Rush Limbaugh?