Rush

Terminology plays a large factor in everyday speech.   A word or statement can be taken in one way and then everything becomes blown out of proportion.  The true meaning of what was trying to be said is then rushed to be put together in the way it was suppose to come out sounding.  However, the case with Limbaugh, there was no mistake.  He out front called Sandra Fluke a “slut” and “prostitute” after she stood up for what she believed was right.  If her college is going to make her obtain health insurance, she wants the coverage to be complete.  In her case, the completion includes the coverage of birth control.  The first thought after hearing those words is sex.  Therefore, she must be having sex to want/need to be on these pills.  That is not at all the case.  If Limbaugh was educated to not be so quick to jump to conclusions, he would take into consideration that birth control serves many alternative purposes.  Women go through many health issues and routines.  Birth control covers many of the problems and helps regulate such occurrences.  But no, that is not good enough for Limbaugh.  Take a look at former G.O.P. leader/Viagra spokesperson.  You are mixing government with a “sex issue” right there.  But this situation is far worse!  It now becomes a battle of the sexes.  Men can get away with “needing” a pill that stands for only one sole purpose: to be able to have sex.  But then you throw women into the mix who want to be on a pill to regulate health issues and it causes all sorts of uproar. 

It is easy to jump to conclusions.  However, it is at no time professional or morally correct.  If you are going to make a comment on something or especially someone, make sure all your research is completed first.  Make sure you know what you are talking about and not just focusing on the surface “truth”.   There is a lot more than what meets the eye.  Look before you speak.