It seems that some of the posters on this thread are far too personal in their dislike of Mr. Savage. That is their own concern but it betrays the strength of their argument.
If they don't get outraged at other outrageous comments that are made then they are hypocrites.
I've said that Michael was right to apologize for the comment especially since it got such wide exposure. Larry King used to hang up on conservatives and tell them they were "dumb". I'd still like to hear an apology from Larry but I won't hold my breath. Michael's crime was that he lashed out against a prank caller of a protected class.
Political correctness has won. The thought police have won.