WFIR is receiving many e-mails and phone calls regarding Rush Limbaugh’s recent controversial comments — responses that reflect the highly-charged atmosphere Limbaugh’s comments have created. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
Limbaugh called a Georgetown University student a “slut” and “prostitute” on his program last week after she testified before members of Congress for publicly defending the White House policy’s of forcing insurance companies to provide contraception. He apologized in a written statement over the weekend and on the air at the beginning of Monday’s program:
Rush Statement on Saturday, March 3rd:
For over 20 years, I have illustrated the absurd with absurdity, three hours a day, five days a week. In this instance, I chose the wrong words in my analogy of the situation. I did not mean a personal attack on Ms. Fluke. I think it is absolutely absurd that during these very serious political times, we are discussing personal sexual recreational activities before members of Congress. I personally do not agree that American citizens should pay for these social activities. What happened to personal responsibility and accountability? Where do we draw the line? If this is accepted as the norm, what will follow? Will we be debating if tax payers should pay for new sneakers for all students that are interested in running to keep fit? In my monologue, I posited that it is not our business whatsoever to know what is going on in anyone’s bedroom nor do I think it is a topic that should reach a Presidential level. My choice of words was not the best, and in the attempt to be humorous, I created a national stir. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Fluke for the insulting word choices.
