Wasn't a fan but obviously nobody deserves to die of lung caner & he's pretty much the reason conservative talk radio exists at the level it does in the US.
I'd argue Lung Cancer is one of the few cancers people actually 'deserve' to die of in most cases. Obviously there are cases where environmental conditions outside the individual's control cause or exacerbate the cancer, but I believe the vast majority of cases are caused by individuals smoking or otherwise voluntarily inhaling carcinogens (and Rush certainly falls into this group.)
That said, Rush was the voice of American conservatism for many years and we have lost a great man. I'm sure the media will continue to focus on his vices and abrasiveness, but he contributed more to the proliferation of conservatism in the US throughout the 80's, 90's, and into the 00's than any other private citizen.
Wasn't a fan but obviously nobody deserves to die of lung caner & he's pretty much the reason conservative talk radio exists at the level it does in the US.
I'd argue Lung Cancer is one of the few cancers people actually 'deserve' to die of in most cases. Obviously there are cases where environmental conditions outside the individual's control cause or exacerbate the cancer, but I believe the vast majority of cases are caused by individuals smoking or otherwise voluntarily inhaling carcinogens (and Rush certainly falls into this group.)
That said, Rush was the voice of American conservatism for many years and we have lost a great man. I'm sure the media will continue to focus on his vices and abrasiveness, but he contributed more to the proliferation of conservatism in the US throughout the 80's, 90's, and into the 00's than any other private citizen.
Don't breathe too deeply in a new car, either. That nice smell ain't so nice.