SF Bd of Supervisors Condemns Expression

San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Condemns Michael Savage's Expression

Aside from what Michael Savage says, whether it is true, a lie, hateful or
mean spirited, I am shocked at the action of the Board of Supervisors.
How much longer will this country last? Your government and others who
think alike are assisting in the suicide of this country.
Michael Savage is a private citizen. He has a right under the US
Constitution to criticize the government, the original purpose of that
Amendment. I am well aware of how public officials abuse their power for their
own private interest. That does not mitigate the malfeasance and criminal abuses
of their power. This is one more. The First Amendment prohibits any intimidation
of the free exercise of a constitutionally guaranteed right.
Your letter is an example of an attempt to the chill the free exercise of
that right. Savage is strong and may not be chilled. But others who see your
action may fear speaking out. That is an outrage when one purpose of public
discourse is to teach. As public officials you show your contempt for the
Constitution and for your oath of office.
The purpose of the First Amendment is to protect speech that you hate.
Small minds like yours is what the amendment was written to protect the rest of
us from. Shame on you.

Roy Bercaw, Editor ENOUGH ROOM

SF: BOARD OF SUPES CONDEMNS LANGUAGE USED BY MICHAEL SAVAGE
10/02/07 5:55 PDT
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All 11 members of the San Francisco board of supervisors voted today for a
resolution condemning radio personality Michael Savage for using defamatory
language against the immigrant community.

The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, not only condemned
the language used by Savage, but reiterated San Francisco's commitment to being
a tolerant, respectful city. Savage made defamatory remarks about college
students who were involved in a weeklong fast in San Francisco's Civic Center
Plaza from July 2 to July 9 to urge Congress to pass an immigration reform bill.

Savage said in a radio program on July 5 that the demonstrators should "fast
until they starve to death,'' according to the resolution.

The resolution states that the board deems Savage's comments as "symbolic of
hatred and racism,'' both of which are not tolerated or endorsed by the city and
county.