If you subscribe to satellite radio or autism feeds of any sort, you have by now heard the hurtful comments of Michael "Savage" (a made up last name perhaps) in his syndicated radio show, as he refers to minority children, autism and asthma. To read more copy and paste: http://mediamatters.org/items/200807180001
We are often reminded to "ignore" the bully, he's just looking for attention. But should we? Michael Savage clearly feeds on controversy, and radicalism. But going back to those days when we were young adults without a care in the world, without Autism in our lives, did we really understand Autism? Were our opinions not often influenced by the media? Savage's opinion matters to the many, many millions of followers of this talk show host. It affects how the world views Autism as much as the many well meaning Autism Awareness programs that stereo-type Autistics as either Non-Functioning or High Functioning Geniuses or Savants, ignoring every other autistic that stands in the middle of the spectrum.
Michael Savage: you must apologize and be forced to repair the damage you have done, like your father said, "don't be an idiot".
We are often reminded to "ignore" the bully, he's just looking for attention. But should we? Michael Savage clearly feeds on controversy, and radicalism. But going back to those days when we were young adults without a care in the world, without Autism in our lives, did we really understand Autism? Were our opinions not often influenced by the media? Savage's opinion matters to the many, many millions of followers of this talk show host. It affects how the world views Autism as much as the many well meaning Autism Awareness programs that stereo-type Autistics as either Non-Functioning or High Functioning Geniuses or Savants, ignoring every other autistic that stands in the middle of the spectrum.
Michael Savage: you must apologize and be forced to repair the damage you have done, like your father said, "don't be an idiot".
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