A few days ago I wrote about Michael J. Fox’s appearances in a slew of 30-second TV ads (airing on television and on the Internet) for five Democrats who support stem cell research. Many called the ads controversial, not because of the commercials’ subject matter, but because the subject speaking—Fox—is shown shaking and rocking as he directly addresses the camera, the effects of his disease clearly apparent. Shortly after the ads were aired commentator Rush Limbaugh claimed Fox was “either off his medication or acting” during the ad. In the days that followed Fox remained mum about Limbaugh’s comments, but … Continue reading →