I don't know how so many people can defend Rush and dump on anti-WoD people at the same time It's because they are irrational, inconsistent,and blinded by hero worship.
They think there should be one lenient standard of behavior for people like Rush and Bill Bennett, and another harsher standard for the ordinary folk.
Face it, rich white junkies (especially ones who espouse your own political views) are some much more palatable than the poor, minority, street version.