OfficeMax Drops Michael Savage Ads Over Anti-Islam Bias

OfficeMax Drops Michael Savage Ads Over Anti-Islam Bias

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.

To listen to Savage's bigoted statements, go to: http://www.cair.com/audio/savage_102907.asp

SEE: National Radio Host Goes on Anti-Muslim Tirade http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=23608&&name=n&&currPage=1&&A ctive=1

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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Source: Council on American-Islamic Relations

CONTACT: Ibrahim Hooper, +1-202-488-8787, +1-202-744-7726,
ihooper@cair.com; Rabiah Ahmed, +1-202-488-8787, +1-202-439-1441,
rahmed@cair.com; Amina Rubin, +1-202-488-8787, +1-202-341-4171,
arubin@cair.com, all of CAIR

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http://www.cair.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=23608&&name=n&&currPage=1&&Active=1
http://www.cair.com/audio/savage_102907.asp

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