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RustyRatRod said

I cannot agree here in any way shape form or fashion and I am not an Elvis fan. Well.......let me clarify. I AM in the sense that there are few things that represent America as much. Few things as recognizable.

Suddenly, you have clumped all drug addicted people into one basket. That's wrong. Addiction is a disease just as much as any other. It is uncontrollable to those who are addicted. I am disappointed that you would make such a statement.

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Hey thanks Rusty. I don't normally participate in the "spirited" conversations here but as a sober person, I sure do get tired of people insulting others dealing with addiction. I'm 6 years sober this august(by the grace of God) and alcoholism has affected every male on my dads side for generations. I have discussed addiction via PM with various members here and on moparts and people should realize that there are a lot of people dealing with this issue and belittling, insulting and judging them is a really negative/counterproductive thing to do. I'm not trying to start anything or argue with anyone, just throwing it out there. I implore you guys to be careful when posting here. I have a few friends who are no longer with us due to this issue(I don't care what you want to call it, disease or otherwise). Sorry for the rant and the hi-jack. Now back to arguing if Ali was a bum or not......