Michael J. Fox Answers Limbaugh

Unless you have been hiding under a rock this past week, you are aware that oxycontin Limbaugh mocked and ridiculed Michael J. Fox about a campaign video supporting stem cell research, claiming he was acting or didn't take his medication for treatment of Parkinson's disease. It wasn't bad enough he did so on his radio show, he then apparently repeated his accusation in a phone conversation with Katie Couric on CBS saying “I believe Democrats have a long history of using victims of various things as political spokespeople because they believe they are untouchable, infallible, they are immune from criticism.” As usual, with class and facts on his side (something Limbaugh knows nothing about), Michael has now fired a shot across the bow of the Limbaugh's good ship oxycontin during an appearance on CBS “I could give a damn about Rush Limbaugh’s pity or anyone else’s pity. I’m not a victim.” I’m someone who is in this situation. I think I’m in this situation along with millions of other Americans, and we have a right, if there’s answers out there, to pursue those answers with the full support of our politicians. And so I don’t need anyone’s permission to do that. COURIC: You have said before this is a bipartisan problem that requires a bipartisan solution. FOX: No, disease is a nonpartisan problem that requires a bipartisan solution. COURIC: Would you support a Republican candidate? FOX: I have. Arlen Specter is my guy. I have campaigned for Arlen Specter. He has been a fantastic champion of stem cell research. In the meantime, separate and apart from my political involvement, I’ve started a foundation that has raised $85 million for research and is the second leading funder of Parkinson’s research after the federal government. And, you know, it’s not — I’m not a Johnny-come-lately. Nobody plucked me off the apple cart to come and do this. I mean, I believe in this cause. I put a lot of my life and energy into it, and I’m serious about it.