Autism is real; Why Savage is wrong, and the need for free speech on the air waves.

On his July 17th broadcast, talk show host Michael Savage (who is not shy of controversy) claimed that autism is a “fraud” and the kids who have it are just “brats”. Immediately after his comments ,the Autism Society of America issued the following statement.

This week, talk show host Michael Savage made inaccurate and derogatory comments about autism on his radio show, calling the condition “a fraud” and the result of a lack of parental discipline. Mr. Savage’s unsubstantiated comments reflect the misconceptions of over 50 years ago that autism was caused by “refrigerator mothers” or unemotional parenting, which have been completely disproven by the scientific community. Autism is a neuro-developmental medical condition that requires early identification and lifelong treatment. For over 40 years, the Autism Society of America has worked tirelessly to educate people on the nature of autism spectrum disorders, the services and support families need, and the tremendous potential of people on the autism spectrum.  We are dismayed that these grossly inaccurate remarks would be aired in any platform, much less on a nationally syndicated show. We will continue to work with families, people with autism and the broader public to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders.

I would rate this comment as his most inflammatory ever. More than his comment on protesting students who went on a hunger strike, and the one about Islam.

But nevertheless the efforts by Congressman Maurice Hinchey of Woodstock, NY are absolutely overbearing and wrong. He is attempting to bring the back the unconstitutional “fairness doctrine.” And now, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, now too supports this horrible bill.

Michael Savage on Autism

We here at Think Youth have always been outspoken critics of Micheal Savage, but his most recent comments, on autism of all things, has crossed a line that I couldn’t imagine even him crossing. (Comments below the fold). Read more

Boycott Michael Savage, and HATE Radio

I hate to give attention to people who provide nothing to the political process except a loud money making scamming mouth. Michelle Malkin, Bill O’Reilly, and the ’she-devil’ aka Ann Coulter. (Let’s thank John Edwards for that hilariously true interpretation of her.) But in this case Michael Savage is the target.

The reason people like Michael “Weiner” Savage are on the air, and continue to stay on the air, are the listeners. It’s their fault. The people that continue to listen to him, even the ones who hate Savage, but who still listen to him anyways. Those same liberals, progressives, Democrats, and centrists, who say that the only reason they listen to Savage is because they like to hear what the ‘other side’ has to say on the issues of the day.

If you are one of those people who likes to hear the opposing side’s viewpoint, let me tell you why you should not be listening to Savage. Read more