Talk Radio Host Savaged and Banned By UK

Talk radio show host Michael Savage has been publicly and officially banned from entering the United Kingdom by Britian’s Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Is this an attempt to appease the politically correct crowd in England?

While Michael Savage has strong opinions it probably doesn’t warrant sharing the list of 22 banned people (16 publically named, 6 identities withheld) that include KKK Grand Wizard Don Black, Rev. Fred Phelps and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper who, along with their followers, frequently picket funerals of fallen soldiers from Iraq, Russian skinheads, and known murders and terrorists throughout the world.

The British government explained that Savage made the list for “seeking to provoke others to serious criminal acts and fostering hatred which might lead to inter-community violence.” There is no known case of this ever happening. There is a reason why he has a large radio audience – people listen to him and he generates revenue. That does not mean that people agree with him or follow in his footsteps. Hate in the United States is completely acceptable if it is directed at a conservative Republican. Any opinion that goes against the liberal agenda is considered unacceptable hate.

Savage is now threatening to sue the British government and specifically wants his name removed from the banned list and an apology from Jacqui Smith for defamation of character. He states English lawyers are standing by to represent this case.

Although not in their jurisdiction, will the ACLU stand by Michael Savage in a show of support for free speech?

For now, all you English politically correct libs can sleep sound tonight with the knowledge that Michael Savage will not be invading your country any time soon. Long live freedom of speech!