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Originally posted by Superbelt
Yeah killed himself because of the intense torture his life was because of his addiction to drugs.
And he still led 10 x more of a positive life than Rush did because he left behind good music and insipiration... and Rush left... well, Hate.
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Well I guess it's all a matter of perspective. Cobain took the easy way out, period. Not exactly someone that should be looked up to in my book.
You may think Rush spouts nothing but hate, millions of others think he doesn't. Personally I think he's a bit pompous, selective in his arguments, and his stances are usually out of place in real world action. But, he has certainly generated a hell of a lot of interest in politics and has communicated a variety of interesting perspectives on different topics.
I would certainly have more respect for the liberal position of treating drug users as having an illness if they would apply that rule to all equally.
As far as Rush and his pain killer addiction, it won't hurt him much. And not because his fans are so loyal. It's because addiction to drugs is looked at as more of a temporary set back in our society. If the person returns to a fully functional status at some point (and in some cases even if they don't) they aren't looked at as "the addict" anymore. Actors, actresses, politicians, businessmen, and a whole range of citizens have stumbled and then gotten up. People are generally very forgiving.