U.S. talk radio host blames the spread of swine flu on undocumented immigrants
A strain of flu believed to have come from swine has killed up to 60 people in Mexico and also appeared in the United States and Canada.
Unfortunately, a disturbing level of racism blaming the spread of the flu on undocumented immigrants has been emanating from the blogosphere and some mainstream media outlets.
Leading the charge is the notoriously provocative talk-radio host Michael Savage. Listen to an excerpt of his show below.
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