You are more guilty of a lack of understanding of some very real differences in the broad topic of drugs.
Many addicts are "legally" addcited and receiving Rx from their doctors. They must continually take "legal" drugs to make life liveable. Are such persons "morally incapacitated"?
I'd like to see you announce your convoluted judgment to the family of a suffering cancer patient.
If you cannot see a difference between the medically addicted person, whether the drugs are supplied through prescription or not, and the person who began by seeking a high of some kind, you have an unrealistic view of life and human nature.
No matter what, you do come across as a holier-than-thou and my red flags fly high when people like you show up.
If proven guilty, I will humbly resign my Free Republic alias.
Judging had nothing to do with my post, though I am not against judging per se. The idea of never judging anyone is a goofy idea of lefties like Franken.
I am trying to look forward with clear eyes. Regardless of the reasons for Rush becoming addicted, we'd better be realistic about what goes on with addicted persons. If we get hung up on the differences between Rush and a street drug addict, we could set ourselves up for a fall when certain ugly details come out.
I'll shut up now.