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There was a time when the FM band was known as a place to go to listen to music.
When the DJ’s talked they talked about music. The good DJ’s always had good insight into the bands and the music. The talk was short and seldom ran over the music. I think talk radio should move back to the am band

He's not called a "Shock Jock" for nothing. While his comments were in poor taste and offensive, they are protected under the US constitution - as was Whoopi and her repeated use of the N-word on "The View" apparently. He meant what he said, he said what he meant and he made no apologies whatsoever.

I believe that Autism, like ADD, is the new money market for greedy doctors and pharmaceutical companies and that there are those who would - and do - turn a profit on these diagnoses. I do *NOT* agree, however, that the children or the parents are the problem - as he inferred in his comments. Autism is very real to the 1.5 million it effects each and every day. Sad really, these people need help, consideration and understanding not revulsion and hostility. He is only perpetuating a uneducated and insane belief.

In people discussing his faux pas he has acheived his goal - to incease his notarity and infamous reputation that he thrives on. It's like passing a horrible wreck on the highway - people cant help but rubber-neck.

I listened to Savage a hand full of times until I could not stand the way he talked to and about people. This does not surprise me as to what he said. I no longer listen to him. It really surprises me he is still on radio at all. He just seems angry at evetyone and everything.

I happen to be the mother of two kids with autism. Have Michael Savage come home with me for a week, he'll have a different view then.

With a nephew with Asperger's, I am sensitive to the savage comments but understand that there is a trend right now, as in the past, to label problems too quickly. I remember when so many children were being labeled ADHD or LD and given medication. Is it a trend or better diagnosing? Who knows.
As for wanting an apology from Savage, it is his right to voice his opinion just as it is your right to switch the station. Ignorance abounds and if we wait for an apology for everything said or done that offends, you will spend your life doing just that........waiting.

People with radio shows, or tv, for that matter, need to have a sense of humility. To make statements such as Mr Savage has, is very hurtful to a large number of people, and he should apologize at the very least. As grandparents to an autistic child, my wife and I can tell you that it is very real, and not a put on. We have found, however, that a structured environment helps the child a lot. Our grandson behaves much better with us than he does with other adults, because we set guidelines, and rules and he knows to follow them. And even with the rules, he likes to stay with us, and has told his parents so. Autistic children are usually very smart, but they need parents and other caregivers, who are strong enough to say no. As for Mr Savage, perhaps he needs some sponsors who will say no.

I don't deny that Savage attempted to make his point in the wrong way ... but again, he makes his livelihood by being belligerent and baiting the opposition. Sure, he could have said, "I think autism is overdiagnosed," but what fun would that be?

I think FOX8WebTeam meant that Savage is outrageous and he is there for entertainment.....hence, the fun reference. Savage is not an expert on anything that I am aware of but is an entertainer.

99% may be over stating the percentage of brats, but I've seen 1st hand a lot of what he was talking about in stores, restaurants and other places.

I wish I could get paid like those fools do, i'd shock some people toooooo

Git-R-Done

Being concerned about public opinion can bring you much grief and misery, even shorten your life......... So be yourself and enjoy life