Pubdate: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 Source: Knoxville News-Sentinel (TN) Copyright: 2003 The Knoxville News-Sentinel Co. Contact: http://www.knoxnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/226 Author: Kirk Muse LIMBAUGH NOT DESERVING OF SYMPATHY IN DRUG PLIGHT I'm writing about a recent not-so-thoughtful letter, "Rush Limbaugh revered by many," Nov. 9. Limbaugh may be revered by many, but if he purchased the amount of drugs he is alleged to, in the eyes of the law, he is automatically considered a drug dealer and thus eligible for 10 years in a federal penitentiary without the possibly of parole. At least, that is what happens to people who are not famous and not on the right side of the political spectrum. It's also what happens to people who don't live in multimillion-dollar mansions and cannot afford $1,000-an-hour attorneys. Does the writer think that, if Limbaugh is guilty, he should serve 10 years in federal prison as required by federal guidelines? If not, why not? KIRK MUSE Mesa, Ariz. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom