In reading Andrew Criado's column ("Criticism of Limbaugh reveals media's double standards," Oct. 9) I feel obliged to respond. Rush Limbaugh is always controversial, so it comes as no surprise that his remarks were bordering on racist. But more important than the fact that his remarks were morally wrong is the fact that his remarks were factually wrong. Limbaugh was quoted saying, "There is a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of his team that he didn't deserve." Steve McNair, Kerry Collins, Jeff Garcia and Donovan McNabb were considered some of the elite quarterbacks for the 2002 season. And barring their color, their statistics are practically identical, differing in mere decimals in their quarterback rating and pass completed percentage.

Facts don't lie; a completed pass doesn't count more or less depending on your race. When a black quarterback is unsuccessful or ineffectual, however, he is not spared any criticism by the media. If all black quarterbacks were heralded, Charlie Batch would have a starting job and Akili Smith would be a household name. I do not know why Limbaugh was hired, but I know that when he made his ignorant and factually flawed comment he was not "simply doing his job" as Criado so enthusiastically put it.