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Committee advances resolution condemning Michael Savage’s remarks, but advisers note First Amendment limits
Summary
Supervisor Sandoval played audio excerpts and the committee advanced a resolution condemning radio host Michael Savage’s remarks about fasting students; public commenters condemned the language while a legal advocate urged recognition of First Amendment protections.
The committee advanced a resolution condemning comments made by radio personality Michael Savage about fasting college students and forwarded the resolution to the full Board of Supervisors with a recommendation.
Supervisor Sandoval requested the committee hear audio excerpts and said the issue raises questions about the responsibility of broadcasters that use public airwaves. The committee listened to clips that included language…
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