actually think Savage believes anything he spews? His job, like Ann Coulter's, is to come up with the most outrageously hateful ideas he can think of, and broadcast them. Then we can waste our time and energy wringing our hands over it. I would submit that we have bigger fish to fry, and Savage is an intentionally high-profile distraction.

There's little need, at this point, for a scientific refutation; just about everyone in the US knows someone who's personally affected by autism and/or asthma. They have seen the effects of these illnesses with their own eyes.

The most appropriate and effective action for situations like this is to contact his sponsors. People who want to sell you stuff don't like controversy. At least one (AFLAC) has already dropped him. Once enough sponsors have backed off, WOR will, too. This strategy was very effective against Sinclair Broadcasting during the Swift boat attacks. Money talks.

And speaking of Swift boating, would you buy an alternative energy plan from T. Boone Pickens?