Autism Community: Stop feeding into the hype

Update: Sears has written me back claiming they do not support this radio station and AFLAC has pulled all advertising from the program. Thank you to those that support the Autism Community.Also A Champ reports Home Depot does not support the radio station.

Thank you A - Champ for bringing attention to the recent attack on children and adults with Autism by radio's Michael Savage. Below I have included the information by A-champ.
My only concern is that we need to better undertand the nature of the beast. These people thrive on attention, and the more attention we give it the more it will keep happening. In terms of marketing and promotion bad publicity can be perceived as good publity. So do not go to the links to the network, do not go to the links for the actual telecast. All it means is high hits and attention for the network and the broadcaster. So what do we do. I propose a Black List. Very simple, money talks and BS walks. When we feed into the hype we are just creating and feeding the fire of those that want the attention. Just think, this guy says something insulting and his numbers go off the chart.

BLACK LIST those that do not support the rights of individuals with Autism - Do not buy products from these vendors. Stop listening to the Radio broadcast from Buckley Broadcasting/WOR Radio. And spread this to every person you know. And/ or call to complain. It is very simple. Doing anything indirectly just leads to numbers, weblinks = hits which bring more revenue and advertising dollars. A telephone call and an email do not. Stop buying Home Depot(7/21/08 - does not support the radio station), Sears (7/22/08 - does not support this network), Radioshack, (AFLAC- 7/22/08 - pulled ads from network) and Budweiser. And another embarassing thing for stores is bad publicity. Xerox the copy of the Achamp letter and leave them at every location. This will instantly get attention and may even deter others from purchasing from these locations.

I have removed all links for sites for automated replies, calling to complain is better.

Buckley Broadcasting/WOR Radio
General Phone Number: 212 642 4500
111 Broadway 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10006

Home Depot
public_relations@homedepot.com
(770) 384-4646

Sears
Sears Public Relations And Communications
(847) 286-8371

Radioshack
Media Relations_
Riverfront Campus _Mail Stop #CF7-130_300 RadioShack Circle _Fort Worth, TX 76102-1964_
Phone: (817) 415-3300_
Fax: (817) 415-2585_
E-mail: media.relations@RadioShack.com

AFLAC
1-800-99-AFLAC (1-800-992-3522)
Laura Kane, 2nd Vice President External Relations Aflac Incorporated_1-706-596-3493
Mechell Clark_
Media Relations Manager_
1-706-243-8004
news@aflac.com

Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
One Busch Place
St. Louis, MO 63118
1 800 DIAL BUD
(1 800 342 5283)


ACHAMP INFO HERE:

Talk Radio's Michael Savage Trashes Individuals With Autism / Act Now To Show His Conduct Is Not Acceptable!
Michael Savage Calls Children With Autism "Brats" and Autism a "Scam"

Take Action!
Use the Autism Action Network to Tell Savage's Broadcasters and Sponsors What You Think of Savage and His Offensive Remarks

OFFENSIVE!

That's What We Call The Words of Trash Radio Host Michael Savage

(t/n Michael Weiner)

Take Action Against Michael Savage's Remarks!

"Idiot" "brat" "moron"

These are just a few terms Savage used to describe children with Autism on his radio program. He went on to say autism, a lifelong debilitating disorder that leaves many children without the ability to speak and in constant pain, was a "fraud" and a "racket" perpetrated by inept parents.

Do not permit Savage's offensive statements to go unchallenged. Savage and his broadcasting syndicators must be held accountable for his hateful and ignorant tirade. Contact his sponsors and demand that they withdraw their support. Most reasonable people, and most for-profit corporations, do not want to be identified as oppressors of the disabled. Your words will have great impact and will make the choice clear for them.

To Hear Savage's offensive comments for yourself with some helpful commentary that puts him in his place. click link.
http://injectingsense.blogspot.com/2008/07/beyond-ignorance-beyond-offensive.html