Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) wants Savage off the air over autism rant

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Doyle wants Savage off the air over autism rant
By Joey Michalakes
Posted: 07/23/08 04:00 PM


Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) is calling on radio stations and potential sponsors to "reconsider their association" with Michael Savage after the radio host called autism a "racket."

"I understand that shock jocks get the big bucks for being as obnoxious and controversial as possible — but there's no reason we have to stand idly by and let Mr. Savage boost his market share at the expense of families who are dealing with a heartbreaking and financially draining health issue," Doyle wrote in a post on The Hill's Congress Blog .

"If I were a radio station that broadcast his show or a company that sponsored it, I'd certainly reconsider my association with it, and if I were a parent of an autistic child, I'd certainly demand that."

Doyle, along with Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), co-chairs the Congressional Coalition for Autism Research and Education, whose membership includes 180 members drawn from both the House and Senate. The two congressmen issued a joint statement condemning Savage's words soon after they were aired.

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