Pubdate: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA) Copyright: 2004 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Contact: http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28 Author: Roy Black LIMBAUGH SEEKING ONLY FAIR TREATMENT In response to Jay Bookman's column ("Limbaugh strikes blows he can't take," Jan. 5): Rush Limbaugh has accepted full responsibility for his actions. He has completed a detoxification and rehabilitation program and has never denied accusations that he was dependent on prescription pain medication. His complaint is not with the fair arm of the law, but rather with bad-faith leaks and unequal treatment by representatives of the law. Bookman's claim that Limbaugh "seeks a protection that he would deny others" is flat wrong. Limbaugh is entitled to the same rights afforded others and has not called for different treatment. On the contrary, he and I have called attention to his being singled out for special and harsher prosecution. Calling a public official to account does not mean an unwillingness to accept responsibility for one's actions. ROY BLACK Black, of Miami, is Limbaugh's attorney. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman