As someone who has a 13 year old godson who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2, I was utterly livid at the really assinine remarks made by Michael Savage. Yeah, I know he's one of those shock jocks who makes a living out of having a big mouth, but when you attack a bunch of innocent children who didn't ask to be born with this disorder, and the families who have had to suffer both emotionally and financially over this, there is absolutely no excuse.

Have you read these remarks?

Michael Savage on autism: "A fraud, a racket"

Health & Fitness – On his radio show, Michael Savage claimed that autism is "[a] fraud, a racket ... I'll tell you what autism is. In 99% of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut the act out. That's what autism is. What do you mean they scream and they're silent? They don't have a father around to tell them, 'Don't act like a moron'."

http://health.propeller.com/story/2008/ ... -a-racket/

Here's a response by the group Autism Speaks:

Statement by Autism Speaks Regarding Radio Host Michael Savage's Remarks About Autism

One important goal of increasing awareness about autism is to foster a greater level of acceptance and understanding of the very real and significant challenges it poses to individuals with the disorder and their families. The good news is that we see more and more expressions of this compassion every day and everywhere, from classrooms and playgrounds to ballparks and supermarkets. Unfortunately, there are those who are apparently incapable of feeling compassion. They deserve our pity, not our scorn.


http://www.autismspeaks.org/statement_r ... emarks.php