Rush to judgment

Derailing of Limbaugh's NFL bid was not really about race | Mark Bergin

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Talk radio giant Rush Limbaugh announced recently his interest in being part owner of an NFL franchise. Howls of protest ensued.

"I, myself, couldn't even consider voting for him (to become an owner)," said Colts owner Jim Irsay, charging that Limbaugh "demonizes individuals with his commentary."

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell echoed that sentiment, accusing Limbaugh of making "polarizing" and "divisive" comments and suggesting that no such person belongs in a "responsible position within the NFL."

Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson got into the game, too, sending a letter to the NFL outlining why the league should never allow Limbaugh to join its exclusive club of owners. The reason, as Jackson put it: Limbaugh has made his money "appealing to the fears of whites."

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