Sen. Rick Santorum is keen on defending the institution of heterosexual marriage, and it was therefore no surprise to hear his statement on the firing of Michael Savage for some very unfortunate comments on gays and AIDS. From a news report:
Santorum said that the firing of Savage was "an incredible, incredible act. I was . . . as offended as anyone by the statement of Mr. Savage. But to restrain his trade because he exercised his right of free speech to me is remarkable."It is shocking that there is no outcry from the left, who would complain fiercely if a broadcaster banned some liberal speaker from the airwaves for her political speech.
(Just to be clear -- Rick Santorum has said nothing to support or defend Michael Savage. The quote is made up, but parallels a statement by John McCain about someone else.)
