[Skooz]

However, he did not lie, weasel, or deny.
He admitted addiction to pain killers.
He simply 'fessed up, and stated he would immeadiately take steps to correct the problem.

Yeah, I would consider that strong character.

Like I said earlier: He has more class than all his critics combined.

[kinghorse]

Hey look, he's like every other contrite asshat. I would have been a lot more impressed had he admitted his problem so bravely before they got the goods on him. It's not like he had a lot of choice in the matter. Stop the stupid hero worship.