OFFICEMAX DROPS MICHAEL SAVAGE ADS OVER ANTI-ISLAM BIAS
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/15/2007) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations
(CAIR) today announced that OfficeMax, a leading office products retailer, has
joined a growing list of companies that have stopped advertising on Michael
Savage's nationally-syndicated radio program because of the host's anti-Muslim
views.
CAIR recently reported that Savage, whose "The Savage Nation" airs on more
than 300 radio stations nationwide, screamed attacks on Muslims, Islam and the
Quran, Islam's revealed text, during his October 29, 2007, program
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To listen to Savage's bigoted statements, click here.
SEE: National Radio Host Goes on Anti-Muslim Tirade
The Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group called on radio
listeners of all faiths to contact companies that advertise on Savage's program
to express their concerns about the host's anti-Muslim bigotry.
Companies that have dropped ads from Savage's program include Citrix Systems
Inc., a global leader in application delivery infrastructure.
"It is encouraging that companies nationwide are choosing not to associate
with Mr. Savage's hatred and bigotry," said CAIR Communications Coordinator
Amina Rubin. "Freedom of speech includes the right not to subsidize hate."
Rubin thanked OfficeMax for its prompt response to Muslim concerns. She said
CAIR is asking other Savage advertisers to follow that company's example.
CAIR, America's largest Muslim civil liberties group, has 33 offices and
chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding
of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American
Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787
or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; CAIR Communications Coordinator
Rabiah Ahmed, 202-488-8787 or 202-439-1441, E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; CAIR
Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787 or 202-341-4171, E-Mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
SEE ALSO:
CAIR ACTION ALERT #529
ASK JCPENNEY TO FOLLOW OFFICEMAX'S EXAMPLE
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS REQUESTED: (As always, be POLITE. Hostile comments can and
will be used by Savage to further defame Islam and Muslims.)
1. CONTACT JCPenney, today's featured "Savage Nation" advertiser. (Other
advertisers will be featured in the future.)
As part of the ongoing campaign to ask companies that advertise on "The
Savage Nation" to stop buying air time on that program, today's featured
company is JCPenney. Please contact company officials to express your concerns
about their support of such a hate-filled program.
CONTACT:
Mr. Myron E. Ullman
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024
Tel: 972-431-1000
Fax: 972-431-9140
E-Mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
COPY TO: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
2. Because "The Savage Nation" is a syndicated program, many of the
advertisers vary from station to station. FIND OUT which station carries
Michael Savage's program in your area, LISTEN to the program and write down the
contact information for both local and national advertisers.
CONTACT those advertisers to POLITELY inform them that you and your friends
and family will not purchase their products or services as long as they
continue to subsidize a hate-filled program.
For a listing of radio stations that air Michael Savage's program, click here.
3. CONTACT Talk Radio Network, Michael Savage's syndicator, to express your
concerns about his hate-filled attacks on Muslims, Islam and the Quran.
Mr. Mark Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Talk Radio Network
P.O. Box 3755
Central Point OR 97502
Phone: 541-664-8827 or 541-474-2297
Fax: 541-664-6250 or 866-876-5075
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