Hey everyone: Anderson, Erica, David Gergen, all at AC360, the Tribe and all the bloggers!
Happy Star Wars Day!

Helloooo Anderson, Erica, Edurrado(Ed Henry) and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!

Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!! Happy Monday!

I ask Jeff and John Amaya,
is that crime hate against immigrant of death, if no witness find to help that man? can you tell us, why hate crime against the race?

Good evening! Very interested in the discussion tonight.

Hey Bloggers, Anderson and Erica....

Portfolio up, not just static! terrific day – more to come, I feel it.

I certainly hope things are beginning to turn around in the economy, but I'm still cautiously optimistic.

Good evening Anderson Erica and my fellow evening conversationalists! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Good news on the economy this evening! Dare we say the 'T' word? Trend?

Good evening everyone! Hollywood!

Evening, Anderson!

Hello, 360 team, friends and bloggers… everyone!

Data show that global recession is moderating.
Is this is a fact, or just signal that the market is still volatile?

Anderson looks soooo good today.

Heeey Yalll! Happy Lunes eveyone :}

I hope there is an economic sign of hope for the future!

Hiya Anderson, Erica..my smartees..good evening..
Wow, its been a while since we started a Monday on a good note..
good prediction, recession ending @ the end of this year, huh?

Pig flu is also going to have a little blip on the economic recovery

Economic seems to be good tonight. Hope it keeps up like this from now.

Greetings to All! I hope everyone had a great weekend! : )

The market has shown these fluctuations in the past. Who says we won't recover?

Hello everyone looking forward to a great show!

burned and shot to death? Terrifying....How would be bored enough to do that?

Helloooo Anderson, Erica, Edurrado(Ed Henry) and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!

Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!! Happy Monday!

Anderson, don't ask why people kill children, it will drive you insane. My heart goes out to Alex's friends and family and I hope the animals that did this pay dearly.

Anderson, a beautiful vision of Hollywood at the background

Hello Anderson + everyone! Happy Monday!!!

Good evening Anderson, ET AL! (& Erica, David G. etc.)

Good evening fellow bloggers, good Monday!

I've heard from several economists that we could have a "jobless" recovery, truly hope that's not the case.

I don't know what is going on in Chicago. This is happening every year in the school system.

evening Anderson, Erica =]

terrible story about the 15 year old Alex who got brutally murdered. i seriously started crying. things like this confuse me so much. why so much violence?

Such a sad story...the violence really never does end does it?

Seeing a story like this makes me very thankful to be a North Dakotan...

You cannot tell me that no one in the area heard or saw anytihng! That his paretns removed him from school, and that authorities did nothing, or his school did nothing, is atrocious!

good evening, everyone...sad Monday here in Chicago...

Great news about the economy! However, terrible news about that student... Gangfare was exactly what I was thinking about before it was even mentioned.

Anderson and Ali,

Data show that global recession is moderating.

Best news in Europe, China and India and positive signs for sales of homes in the U.S. this Monday raised hopes that the recession may have reached the bottom of the well.

Is this is a fact, or just signal that the market is still volatile?

Looks like the 'do nothing' crowd may have been right. Things are looking up and only 10% or less of the stimulus money has be spent. Do we really need the stimulus if the economy is recovering on its own?

Wow, how horrifying for that boy and his family. Tragic and evil.

It doesn't look like Chicago can get a handle on the violence in their school system – it's horrible to see these students being cut down so senselessly.

the spokes person for the school district in Chicago seems like she wants to forget about the deaths...trying to avoid it? not cool

My thought and preyer go to Alex, other students and their families. It is so sad this happened because of how he is different from who ever commit these crime.

So why is Anderson in Hollywood? I must've missed it.

Anderson, thank you for reporting (again) on the children's murders. Your show was one of the few last year that paid ANY attention to these murders!

We need a bright light shown in that city, in the hopes that it will unearth the heart of the problem. We are lossing too many kids there!

So tragic regarding the child in Chicago. I hope they find and bring to trial as an adult. So very sad

These young men have killed a young Mexican man, what will be their punishment? Do you wonder why there is so much sin in the U.S?

If there were 36 cases of flu in the Chicago Schools, they would be closed. Guess what? There is a bad case of guns out there and it is in epidemic proportion. Why doesn't anyone see this as a national emergency?

It's sickening that so many have to die before the public begins paying attention to the tragic circumstances these kids are stuck it.

i love to see the first family photos, but i am finding it a bit odd that you are showing them every night. can you knock it off, its inappropriate.

What's worse is that the violence problem is not specific to Chicago schools only. Definitely disturbing though.

Sounds like good news for the economy...I hope so. I've been out of work for almost a year.

Noooooooooo Anderson – Please!! No more swine virus news.

Hey Anderson, you're in LA, Hollywood specifically, hi Erica, hi everyone.

Yes, it's so good to hear that losses since the beginning of year have been made up in the markets.

Seems like we can say conclusively there are indeed glimmers of hope in the markets, green shoots in the economy.

Two main indicators today yes, but a lot of steps have been taken to boost the economy, and the surge today was spurred by some stunningly positive support for the economy, coming from all sectors, and Warren Buffet's optimistic assessment helped too.

Good Evening Anderson, Erica and the whole 360 Team!

Good evening Anderson. Standing on the roof of the bulding in Hollywood. Looking good.

Goodevening all

@Miss J – it's because Anderson is doing a show with Jay Leno tonite

My prayers goes out to Alex's family. These killings in chicago is just unbelieveable. So many young lives with futures ahead of them are dying, this is just sad..

we need to get rid of guns, the boy was shot first. its a gun crime AGAIN.

@ Miss J

Good question! Why is Anderson in Hollywood?

I'm enjoying the scenery outside!

Yes the swine flu was hype and the overcoverage of it contributed to that. Check out cnn.com article, Swine flu no worse than regular flu, Napolitano says – "The swine flu virus that has sparked fear and precautions worldwide appears to be no more dangerous than the regular flu virus that makes its rounds each year, U.S. officials said Monday."

The authorities say there is no reason for panic, but the news are alarming.
Already there are 1,003 confirmed cases of swine influenza virus, renamed A-H1N1 in 20 countries. In all, 25 deaths are registered in Mexico and one in the U.S.
Only a madman not to worry.

People are disturbs. In coming weeks I will travel and my husband told me it would be good if I don’t sneeze in Panama or the U.S., for I have no problems.

Wait! Sneezing or my allergy, is it something that I can control?

Anderson will be a guest on the Tonight Show tonight...

I thnk the actions taken were appropriate for the swine flu & although some people thinks it's hype. I'd rather them do more than too little. This is a new virus I'd prefer to err on the side of caution.

I find the hype of the swine flu, or now known as "Hamthrax" really ridiculous. This thing hasn't killed more people than the regular flu does in one day...

The story of the 15yr old is sad indeed. However, it not unsual for a teenager to be targeted/recruited by gang members. The fact that his parents knew something was up (by removing him from school due to receiving threats) clearly tells us that there is more to this story. He may not be an active member of a gang, but he may have an affiliation to one. He was clearly being watched.

The concern is when it comes back again in September, it could be more dangerous due to mutations

No, the H1N1 precautions are NOT hype. Anytime the WHO and CDC show concerted action against an influenza virus indicates a real threat.

Remember the early warning signs - more than 50 deaths of young adults from sudden onset influenza. That is the real red flag.

Just because we haven't had many deahts outside of Mexico doesn't mean the fear wasn't well-founded.

I'm glad the swine flu hype turned out to be just that – a hype.

The student murders in Chicago and everywhere is sickening , it literally makes my stomach turn. We live in a society that glories violence: torture, war, and violence against women and children. In my opinion the blood of these children are on all hands who participate, perpetuate or who are silent about violence in any shape or form.

It is so despicable (for lack of a better word) that there are all these children dying in Chicago and no one's doing anything about it. We are in 2009 and still dealing with problems that were rampant in the 70's where poor children were being left behind. This needs to stop. We need to get to the bottom of this because education is the only thing that will save our children and they can't get that if they can't go to school.

The swine flu hype is giving me a headache!

Napolitano has come to the conclusion that everyone else knew a week ago. It's a good thing too, because our response was slow. Hong Kong had the right idea, quarantine anyone who gets it or was exposed.

Good Evening Anderson, Erica, Ali, Team 360 and Fellow Bloggers-

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Situation with murder of Chicago school children is so sad. Numbers seem to be going up every year.

Just think of all the schools closed because of it. Schools don't close because of the regular flu outbreaks. Definitely hype to me. I think it was an overreaction because of the word "swine". They didn't know this before today? C'mon.

Ask Mayor Daley about the Chicago Public School children murders. He is too busy making sure parking ticket revenue is being generated. The City is second to none at finding parking offenders!

Oh good to hear Napalitano come out and say the swine flu isn't that bad ... looks like fear was over hyped.

Will the swine flu continue to spread, and be dangerous, if it is not completely wiped out?

hi, everyone – hope you all had a good wkd

Idon't know about the rest of you, but here in NM, many of the stores do not have any more disinfective wipes, bleach, etc.

I support the medical info, but some panic appears to have happened here. And we have only 1 reported case!

Good to see Sanjay out of isolation and safe and healthy! He really had some excellent insight and reporting on the Swine Flu! Thanks Sanjay!

I suspect mask-wearing will become a commonly accepted habit in the US as well as countries like Mexico, Japan, and China. Sign of the new times...

Keep your surrounding clean.

In New Hampshire only one confirmed case of Swine Flu. Yet there were four schools closed today. Why is it taking so long for the test results to come back?

Sanjay was right on target in his reporting on this swine flu epidemic. He was cautious, but not overly concerned. He did exactly what the surgeon general would have done, if we had one.

Really good mix of stories tonight.

Thank you Dr.Gupta for infomation from swine flu! it is very so scary I learn that is very bad news, who died of swine flu!

It is still mystery, then, why many people died in Mexico and not anywhere else. It is kind of good, though, that it is not as serious as we prepared for it to be.

Anderson, why is he a 'Mexican immigrant'? He was here illegally. Please don't start with the PC 'undocumented immigrant' stuff. He committed a crime to be here.

What a great view from that building! I didn't realize Andy was so high up there!

@Erica.

Where is Anderson filming? I almost looks like Yamashiro's restaurant with a beautiful breathtaking view of Los Angeles all the way to the ocean.

Good evening ANderson, Erica, AC360 Team, and all bloggers.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Gupta is mask-less. Always good news.

Hill, the weekend was okay – busy. Finals time and all! I hope yours was relaxing, and I hope everyone is ready for the week.

On the negative side, it’s very heartbreaking to hear about another student being killed in Chicago. Are politicians or administrators at the schools trying to quell this in any way?

Anderson, it is too graphic to give all of the details of the killing of the 15yr old Alex in Chicago. Maybe Obama will assist his old town in correcting this gang-related problem, and the murderer and his accomplices should get nothing short of the death penalty. I say let's bring the fire-squad back to all states of the union! Hamarrabi's Code of Conduct.

I actually found the progress of the flu pretty fascinating. Not that there wasn't some hype, but it was cool to see how it tracked.

Good night

@clem-I totally agree, its sickening to see these young lives being taken away instantly . this is almost something you would see on a movie...its hard to believe that its actually happening.

Hi Erica,
You too! Nice see you on live blog tonight!

Chicago has the largest and one most brutal gangs in the country with members in the ten thousands.

We can all come out of our bunkers now ... the swine flu wont be responsible for the zombie apocalypse as we have all been fearing.

cnn sensationalized the swine flu hysteria. not the government.

With the drop in economy, this can spark issues such as racism and immigration issues...

I'm furious over that acquittal, someone is dead, and there's NO punishment? That is absolutely unacceptable.

It sounds like the swine flu was not as bad as first reported, thank goodness.

It never seem to amaze me how some people may get away with causing some one else death with such technical calosity while other get life sentences.

Tell me, what lesson have they learned?

I'm glad you're reporting on Alex Arellano, that's a I don't know how to describe it, horrifying, crime, and all those murders are truly news and affect the young people and everyone in that commuity deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with Alex's family, friends, and loved ones. I don't know if the media comes up with the answers, but I feel the reporting helps answers and better understanding come to light.

what is it with teens and murder now? confused as if there isn't anything to do for us too keep out of trouble.

Anderson, why is he a ‘Mexican immigrant’? He was here illegally. Please don’t start with the PC ‘undocumented immigrant’ stuff. He committed a crime to be here.

So because he was illegal, he deserved to be beat to death?

So why is it that the Jena 6 beat up a white guy and put him in the hospital, and THEY were the victims. This time white guys beat up a Hispanic and they're racists.

It's beyond me! Who decided that having straight A's translates into being a good and respectful human being?

I believe it was a hatecrime. So teenage kids beat to death a twenty five year old man? Where were the other fighters who were fighting with Ramirez? I don't call one Mexican man agaisnt several high school football students a street fight.

@ Rikki, Fargo ND

Well said about Dr. Gupta...he sacrificed a lot to bring us the best information he could on the flu. We all should be very grateful to him.

On the issue of the beating death of the gentleman in PA. I don't know the legal facts or details, however, the verdict would appear to be somewhat suspicious.

I heard that there will be a Federal investigation of a hate crime.

Chicago RedEye magazine reported today that the violence is Chicago has been down. I find that hard to believe.

I hope that whatever happened to the young 15yr old boy sends a message to any kids and teenagers that there is no good in getting involved with a gang. What happened to this young man is tragic. He was set up. Let this be an eye opener to any parent who looks the other way when things go wrong with their children.

Good evening, Anderson, Erica, and fellow bloggers! I'd like to extend my sympathy to Alex's family and friends. Why the violence? Perhaps gangs and drug pushers should be categorized as terrorists, and arrested, tried and punished as such.

Of course It is a hate crime! It is unbelievable that they were acquitted. This is Louisiana all over again.

Mayor Daley is too busy trying to get the Olympics to come to Chicago rather than concentrating efforts to keep Chicago Public School children safe.

This is clearly injustice, simple assault & this kid died. I hope this is not the end & these boys need to be brought to justice.

Everything can be considered a hate crime. Oh I murdered a teacher, that could be a hate crime against teachers. I think the hate crime statute is pointless.

Sometimes the law and the many technicalities honestly drives me crazy! Not enough evidence that it's a hate crime? What???

What the justice in that. A man lost his life.

Yes!!! Not surprising, 12 whites jury – If these where 2 Latino or black kids – it will be a different story. This is what minorities have to face in this country...Shame!!!

@Miss J – exactly what I was thinking.

it's 2009 and people still have to watch their backs at night because they're different from other people. this is absolutely horrible. we should be past this by now....

This c ase was a travesty. I'd like to see all of the parents of the perpetrators interviewed. This case sends a message way beyond the relationship of this specific case to hispanic people.

Just shivering for minority groups...

I think the messgae is different. If you are here illegally, taking American jobs, the watch out.

The President wanted to get away for awhile? Is he for real?

I want to thank AC360 for having Toobin. A brilliant legal mind that we don't hear enough from.

Can the Supreme Court make any big decision about the indeceny? I know the FCC can fine people, but I didn't think laws could be made that could impose any kind of censorship unless there it's not during the safe harbor.

Thought we had come further... this is outrageous and makes my stomach hurt... sends an awful message that you can get away with murder.

It sounds like the outcome of this case in Shenandoah was a foregone conclusion – I hope there's a thorough reexamination of the facts.

I have to agree with Jeff on this one. I wonder why these standards are never applied when a white is killed or attacked by a member of a minority. The MSM doesn't even consider that it might be a hate crime when that happens.

Racism and racial hatred works both ways.

@ David, Indiana

Best newstoday and positive signs fin the U.S. this Monday.
Is this is a fact, or just signal that the market is still volatile?

I’m furious over that acquittal, someone is dead, and there’s NO punishment? That is absolutely unacceptable.

Esma,
I agree! I also furious over that who acquittal, someone dead! I am really mad at teenagers!

So I am wondering how soon these punks will be the cause of someone else losing his life.

@ Miss J, I agree that his illegal status deserves attention, but he sure didn't deserve to be beaten to death. Horrendous.

Why do we even need to ask this question? Of Course it is a hate crime, why do we think he was attacked and the guilty were found not guilty!

Have we lost all perspective on matters such as this?

Just one question, Was the hispanic man who was killed here an illegal immigrant. Just curious?

The beating of the mexican went to a jury. Blame your peers for letting them go on the simple assault.

@Mike...The message is if you're different than just "white," then you'd better watch out.

@Mike, Syracuse, NY – someone got killed and race was the motivating factor. In the Jenna 6 case people were seriously hurt, but they tired those youngsters as if they killed someone. I don't excuse what the Jenna kids did but the punishment did not fit the crime.

I feel shame that there are still people that want to COMMIT hate crimes! Isn't it time for us to ALL be our better selves?

With liberty and justice for all. Kids say that each morning and it is so sad for the children of the Mexican immigrant who was murder and his assassins are free. I wonder how they will feel every morning when they say "with liberty and justice for all" knowing that his father did not receive justice?

I have been more outraged about the sexual overtones for up coming television shows during regular season football games. The Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction was no malfuntcion, however at some beaches in the summer you see more.

@Miss J, No he didn't deserve to die, but tell the whole story. He'd be alive today if he stayed home. Many people are without jobs, and millions of illegals are taking US jobs. That could cause lots of resentment.

The footage of the courhouse after these kids were acquited should shed some light on what their motives where. The bottom line is....someone died and I saw the defendants and their friends hooting and hollering and one girl shouting about how she was "right". There was zero respect shown for that man whether it was intended or not and that is just disgusting and sad. Whatever their charge....they should all go to prison.

why were they acquitted, lack of physical evidence? are they gonna appeal?

@Isabel, I don't know if we've hit the bottom of the well on the markets and economy but it's exciting and a relief to see that "v" pattern on the stock markets, that looks like a market upturn. And yes, that is beautiful view of Hollywood, and no no one can control a sneeze. You cracked me up a bit with that question.

Ok wait. Regardless of whether hate crime charges were tacked on – weren't they supposed to be charged with murder as well? So what happened to these other charges? They just got acquitted on everything?

I don't believe there was a hate crime. The problem with this case was that they were yelling slurs while beating the victim. People can get carried away with words while anger is spewing out of them physically.

Obviously, the strategy of the prosecutor was faulty. Incredible.

I agree that the verdict is suspect. The young man's resident status should have absolutely nothing to do with the crime. He's a human being and he didn't deserve to be beaten to death. Three against one, no less!

A disgusting crime and verdict.

Mike, a life is a life. If he did not threaten anyone's life, he did not deserve to have his life taken away from him. Alleged "Illegal alien" or not.

Who cares if it was a hate crime? It was a CRIME and it needs to be punished. That apparently doesn't matter.

If this was the other way around, everyone would be all over the immigrants. The jury was not fair. Exactly it was biased. The young kids are going to do this again. You will see!!

@Ashley...I completely agree! Jeff Toobin is brilliant and I always enjoy hearing his insight!

It would really help me if I got the story on the beating

Are there new charges going to be charged? A man is still dead because of a beating, despite it found not being a hate crime. How about man slaughter charges?

Mike, Syracuse, NY, I agree with you on the Jena 6. The MSM ignored that incident of racial hatred.

@Rebekah&Miss J- totally agree with the two of you, no one should be put to death just for being an immigrant. this is just racial injustice, i wonder if the jury wasnt all white, would the three boys' charges will not be dropped?

Most of the violence comes down to a lack of self-respect. If you don't respect or value yourself, you most certainly won't apply those feelings to others.

It's also always so much easier to blame others for your own faults and problems. The devil makes nobody do anything; it's time to take that poor excuse of a crutch away and require people take responsibility for their own actions! Dehumanizing and marginalizing others is unconscionable. People who do this are no better than Hitler and the Nazis of WWII. All human beings deserve the same human rights.

If this was the other way around, everyone would be all over the immigrants.

They probably would've already killed the immigrants.

The brutal truth is Mexicans are not really welcome in this country on the terms that want to be welcome on, that being said, if I were Mexican and wanted to come to America I would strogly consider this factor.

@Glen Up North Mike, a life is a life. If he did not threaten anyone’s life, he did not deserve to have his life taken away from him. Alleged “Illegal alien” or not.

I didn't say he did. There is no 'alledged' about it. He was here illegally. It's part of the story and perhaps relevant to the motive. Why not report it? I'm objecting to the 'spin' of the story.

im confused, cant they be found guilty of murder even if it cant be proved to be a hate crime?

Had to sign in and say this is a HATE CRIME and those accused are GUILTY and should get Life for taking a human life. Yes words equal hate crime. 2 on one should be equated with Hate Crime. The only reason those boys were freed is because of their race, and who was sitting on the jury. Sickening. Those boys are as evil as Hitler.

This verdict has set us back 50years. 2 steps fwd, 4 steps back. I hope the Fed Gov't hurrys and does the right thing.

Did parents stop teaching kids to keep their darn hands to themself?

@Krasi - I totally agree. A crime happened, so now what? Do these boys walk?

@ Diane...What city doesn't have violence? Chicago tries hard to control the gangs but not possible...we need to educate the young, provide after school programs and job trainings, get the parents and teachers more involved is what we need–at least to start.

CHICAGO is a great city. You should come and visit... before the brutal wind and snow starts

I think injustice is clear and the federal department should get involved, there are kids without a father now.It is outrageous!

..."He’d be alive today if he stayed home. Many people are without jobs, and millions of illegals are taking US jobs. That could cause lots of resentment."

This is just way over the top, offensive, and an inexcuseable comment to make, especially considering it involved the death of an innocent person. Your argument is irrelevant.

@Mike, Syracuse, NY – those boys targeted him because he was Hispanic ... do you think they cared to ask his citizen status before they beating him to a pulp?

During street fights, insults are hurled back and forth constantly. Using racial epithets during a street fight is not credible evidence of a hate crime.

I hope the Feds do investigate. There is no way a beating where a death is involved is a simple assault. I was a Police Officer for several years and feel the outcome of this case is a big shame!!!

It still makes me smile that Senator Specter switched parties...I never thought I'd live to see a Congressman switch parties...I can cross it off my bucket list!

With regard to the Shennandoah incident, don't you think it's important to note that this was the result of a fight.

This trial seems slightly reminiscent of things that happened in the 1930s, 40s, 50s (you get the picture) it's crazy how things like that can pretty much happen again now. we NEED to change SOMETHING...

An all white jury in a small town can easily contribute to folks being bias.

Arlen Spector's Motto: Get while the getting is good!

Dehumanizing and marginalizing others is unconscionable. People who do this are no better than Hitler and the Nazis of WWII. All human beings deserve the same human rights.

Amen

Oh how I miss Tim Russert.

Gergen-
I know we've always had a two-party government, but it seems that there are two major fractions within the Republican movement. I know some people are strictly calling themselves Republican OR Conservatives. Plus Limbaugh and Steele seem to be just spreading this gap. Any chance the party would split for good?

Anderson...There is no mystery what is going on with this case. This is the history of this country. We can only change if we take a good long look in the mirror.

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@ Jasmine-Spokane -

so what constitute a hate crime – so if those white kids were beating another white kid… will they be yelling slurs while beating the victim.

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Kids got off easy. Why? Simple Math:
Small Town Pennsylvania + White Football Stars + Attack on a Mexican = Get off easy.

Anderson, please don't give Rush Limbaugh any air time. He is an entertainer under the guise of the sanctioned voice of the Republican Party.

Thank goodness Madonna has not been able to adopt that child. What a screwed up life the child would have, if she were allowed to adopt this child. Family is more important then what riches can buy.

I don't get how we are allowed into their country when we won't let them into ours! How does that work?

The acquittal is disturbing - I hope justice is eventually served.

Kind of related there was an interesting editorial in the Chicago Tribune today about hate crimes and whether gay/lesbian bias should be added to the list - didn't really agree with the editorial, but hadn't really thought about this before, so it made me think.

Good Grief, Not Rush Limbaugh. Please.

Chicago is a beautiful city and we Chicagoans love our town. It's the "City that Works", but we all know that it works so well for a reason. There is a reason city workers don't strike in Chicago like they do elsewhere. It's the same reason that when certain residents of Chicago call for an ambulance, none show up.

Part of the price paid to maintain a culture of "acceptable corruption" necessary to uphold this power structure is a sacrifice of certain groups of people. It's paid silently and out of sight and always by the unnoticeables. It requires a system-wide cooperation among politicians, aldermen, police officers, city workers, and organized criminal groups who facilitate and maintain this cooperation.

Anderson, check out "Gang Leader for a Day" by Sudhir Venkatesh. It would be awesome if someone exposed what it's really like to live in poverty on the South Side on National Television. There's a whole new generation out here that are ready and willing to hear it.

@ Ashley,
I agree with you too! Jeff is good job anaylst lawyer!

I think that Republicans would be better off without Rush L. and Ann Coulter. I still think that Spector is too old and should just retire and give someone else a chance.

At the very least these boys should have to pay for the education and livelyhood of the Fatherless children left by this tragegy. Mr. Ramirez was holding down two jobs before he was viciously murdered. The tax payers shouldn't have to be held responsible!!!

I live in Pennsylvania – and I was disheartened when I read last week about the acquittal of the young men accused. I am not a fan of harsh sentences for minors but I believe that their acquittal was injustice. This was a hate crime, and it was murder. I fully support a federal investigation. If it isn't done now, the spectre of this crime will hang over Shenandoah for years to come.

very sad to hear how kids that suppose to be the future of any country are capable ofthis kind of crimes... and for sure was a hate crime..

I find it offensive that the family and friends of the acquitted were cheering on their way out of the courthouse. This was not a football game. A person died!

Sounds like Mississippi burning in 1966 once again. Hope Feds. start an investigation. thank u for giving us the news straight.
tom joad

He needs to stop lying to his self. They/Republicans lost because people are sick of them thinking rich WHITE is all they want. They act like they do not live in glass houses. Republicans are lazy, poor, sinful, etc, like everyone else. They need to recognize it.

Classic Limbaugh, "We don't need to listen, we need to teach". What a blow-hard jerk. Keep on not listening, please. what a loser and a loser Party.

I think the split has more to do with fiscal conservatism. The Republican Party under the Bush Administration grew the federal government and spent more than the previous Democratic Administrations. What happend to small government and balancing the federal budget?

Raical crime or not, isn't murder a punishable offense?

Republicans don't seem to have any original ideas. President Obama said he wanted to listen. Now the Republicans want to listen. The GOP needs some new blood. They have it with Megan, but they don't want to embrace it.

The "do nothing" crowd might have been right in bringing back the economy? The most important thing was done: _reassuring_ people something was going to be done! After that initial statement and reassurance, half the battle is won.

TIred of the GOP reboot - if they are serious - they need to get different people to do the "listening" - younger party members, perhaps?

Cessy, if that is a start, than giving children pepper spray to carry in their backpack is the next step.

The GOP is out of touch with a majority of Americans – their views tend to be intolerant and divisive and most people are willing to be a little more open-minded than the type of people the GOP attracts. Plus, Jeb Bush, Jindal and Romney are not the best faces to put forward.

@ The panel – excellent discussion.

Rush L. displayed his arrogance AGAIN by talking "down" to the people, "teaching" indeed! I think many of us already learned about the Republican party in the last 8 years!

"Listening" tour, outright stealing of Sec. Clinton's idea!!

David G.'s remarks re: Jack Kemp, as usual, right on! Today's Rep. party does not appear to have room for moderates.

gary's report coming up tomorrow is fascinating and frightening. really important story

I was wondering what happened to Jeb. I think the Independents should go on tour right behind the Republicans for New America. It is time to take heed and really make the change we need.

It is the police robbing drivers. This is a very old story. I've got friends in Texas, and this happens ALL THE TIME.

@azeez white kids yelling slurs at other white kids? Yes it has happened. It would take something like the absolute views of Hitler to convince me. Hate crimes are a sham because they are so hard to prove.

Gary seems like a happy go lucky kind of guy! He always seems to get the "weird and wacky."

ooh, I'm soo excited for Gary Tuchman's report! I can't wait..

Look forward to Gary's report...seems interesting.

well, of COURSE no one would have a comment about robbing someone... I hate this corruption thing. it makes me think about how Mexico's police are so corrupt.... scary.

@Mike in Syracuse – "He’d be alive today if he stayed home." Let's not blame the victim. The responsibility for someone's death rests solely on those who committed the crime. Nobody made them do this. Lack of empathy for the victim, and lack of personal responsibility for their own behavior, is a serious issue in these crimes. If these people had to "walk a mile" or ten in their victim's shoes, perhaps their attitude would change.

Tuchman, Gergen, Velshi, Toobin, Gupta, Hill....I've died and gone to AC360 heaven!

I'm looking forward to Tuchman's full report tomorrow, and I'm glad that CNN continues to 'Keep them Honest.'

Sanjay has been a voice of reason during this whole flu outbreak. He has remained calm and done a good job keeping all the info in perspective. My nerves appreciate it!

well, if i was going to have a wardrobe malfunction, i wouldn't mind looking like Janet Jackson

@ John, Scottsdale, AZ–Excellent point, and I wish that we could get a Native American perspective on who is really here illegally.

Anderson would be in Jay lenno tonight

I love Gary Tuchman's report, and it happens right here in Texas. I am looking forward for the full story tomorrow.

Seems if the prosecuter accepts the verdict and isn't apealling it, I wonder why. Anyone can see that these boys have gotten off because they are white. A man is dead, murdered and no one is paying for killing him.

Gary's story looks very good, but scary for him to do.

David G. talks softly with a big stick of knowledge…always good to see him & hear his outlook

This case brings back memories of the past When people were aquitted for killing people of color in the south. Being Latino Its a slap in the face. A fight of 3 on 1 while screaming out racial slurs resulting in the death of a person who happens to be latino is not simple assault no matter which way you slice it.

@Erica - I'm looking forward to Gary's report tomorrow night - I read an article in the newspaper about this a while back, but hadn't heard anything more. Looking forward to AC360 getting to the bottom of this story.

Hey Anderson
Sleepless in Germany and watching you show ,makes me realize you do the show from L.A.
A verry good show tonight,but you look a little bit tierd,so maybe its jetlake?All the best from far away in Germany.A safe come back to N.Y. What time is now in L.A.?Here in Gernany its 4.40.Oh my God,i have to sleep.

I admire Gary for his ability to just walk up to people and ask them about a controversial case. That takes serious guts!

4men / 1man in PA.
The assualt and death of a man in S. Pa.

This is to the father of one of the accused....... Whom said his son is a "good Kid." All I have to say is, you need to think again, because no restraint nor humanity was not excercised.

@Rebekah: The police-corruption thing is happening in the US– in states like Texas.
We're plenty corrupt here in the ole' US of A.

that is really terrible I hear what Anderson is saying about highway robbery, that is really reckless assault hit and run, that is so dangerous on the highway to chase keep away from police!

Someone needs to teach Rush Limbaugh common sense.

@ Jonathan: Jeb is on Wall Street. He started a hedge fund.

What exactly is Double Jeopordy? Can these boys be tried for what they were aquitted of in a Federal Court and be found guilty?

@miss j .... What i meant was...... that if immigrants and/or hispanics were the ones to brutually beat a white student..... the immigrants would be deported and charged..... and the hispanic would be behind bars with no hestitation...... there is a double standard here.... Are laws made for certain groups of people or ALL of us?

If you followed the trial, the jury considered the fact that after the first fight stopped and the boys were walking away, Mr. Ramirez jumped one of the boys from behind and started a 2nd fight which meant the it was more assault the murder 3. And racial slurs were said by only one boy BEFORE the fight began, making the racism charges questionable. And lastly, no DNA evidence was collected to confirm who exactly kicked the man in the head, so there was reasonable doubt. Every boy is going to serve jail time for this. It may not be long enough for some people, but is it jail time.

I always tune in to see Gary's reports! He is the best CNN has to offer!

Very much looking forward to Gary's report...he always does such excellent work!

How come it took so long for police to arrest Thomas? A former sex offender working in a hospital? Incredible.

Congratulations Gary! Go get 'em!!!

This is outragous that we are asking if this man was illigal. It looks like if you are illigal then your life is worth nothing We do not hear right to life groups protesting against kiling. They just want to protect children that are not born, once they are born nobody cares anymore.

Madonna has become a victim of her own carefully crafted publicity storm that has played out over the past couple decades. I am not a fan of hers, but can't help but think that she is a human being, a mother, who wants to adopt a child. Would a person who is not famous have the same problems adopting a child in Malawi?

@ john–scottsdale. Pepper spray will not do anything when our kids here in Chicago carry knives and guns. It's tough, especially when kids prefer the streets than school.

The Republican Party has moved way too far away from real people. I come from a very long line of Republicans and we've all switched to Democrat.

Those Repubs aren't going to listen to anyone. They're going to simply go out and preach their doctrine of religious intolerance, tax cuts for the top 10% and providing nothing for the working poor.

Jeb Bush in 2012? Are you joking?Haven't the Bush family destroyed enough of this country. Mitt Romney is a total BS artist. He has a painted smile and do not trust him at all.

GOP stands for Grey Poupon Party

Let Obama clean up this mess that Bush created, it will take time but at least we have a President with a brian who is not insane!

I probably wouldn't be surprised if one of my previous co-workers was a serial killer. I guess I've lost a lot of faith in mankind. People are constantly doing heinous things to others.

The truth is that it's Obama's views on social issues that most of the public doesn't agree with, it's just that they don't really know what his true views are because of his adept communication style. Repubs need no rebranding, just better presentation!

As I've mentioned before on that story, these people manage to become serials because they know how to fit in. And everybody (neighbours, friends etc.) saying now that he was a great person is just an excuse for them to feel better they didn't noticed. Why do we expect criminals to look "scary" and mean?

To Mike in Syracuse, your comment was very disturbing regardless of how you want to spin it.

I hate when people use religion to manipulate and deceive.

Today I read a news that said the case of Janet Jackson was having more exposure than the swine flu in America midia. Are you serious?

I can’t believe!

Was this Hispanic male just walking down the street minding his own business, could it be that he provoked the incident? Could we PLEASE look at this from another perspective and consider the fact that he might have antagonized the EVIL white males?

$550,000 for a breast reveal. Something is seriously wrong with our country when that's the kind of BS we use our courts for, let alone the fact that we're still talking about it and giving the story more life.

i think it is no more freedon for us here or in our own countries i am from guatemala, it is realy sad to here tings like wath hapen with the mexican kill by those boys and realise that our life on the eyes of some wite people dont have any value .

It was intentional. Wardrope malfunction, yea right.

With everything that kids become witness to nowadays, do we really think that Janet's "exposure" could corrupt them? Come on!!!

@miss j …. What i meant was…… that if immigrants and/or hispanics were the ones to brutually beat a white student….. the immigrants would be deported and charged….. and the hispanic would be behind bars with no hestitation…… there is a double standard here…. Are laws made for certain groups of people or ALL of us?

Oh yes I knew what you meant. : )

I was just saying that it wouldn't surprise me if the community engaged in 'vigilante justice' if it were the case that the illegals were the ones to beat a white student.

@Isabel I'd rather hear about Janet Jackson than swine flu

It must be terrible losing a child ... people do not measure the consequences of their actions

The McCann disappearance is devastating, but as I recall the parents left her alone. It makes you wonder why people need a license to have a dog but anyone can have a child.

Very good point Patrice-

The jury has spoken. The media and the suporters of the illegal agenda are enraged because they simply did not win. They exploited this to demonize these young men because it's part of their goal. Ramirez started the fight. Ramirez yelled slurs in Spanish to them. Where is the outrage about that? I grew up in Schuylkill county. I don't want to see the Federal government interfere now and meddle with the law since certain groups are not satisfied!

I hope the Craigslist Killer's former fiance gets some counseling. I think everyone should be informed on the signs of sociopathy, psychopathy and narcissism. People might be unpleasantly surprised, but then, knowledge is power.

Hello everyone - tough story out of chicago schools tonight, but worth recognizing that overall, the public schools in chicago are much better today than they were 15-20 years ago. One reason: the mayor took control of the schools and there is more political accountability for results (mayor-run schools seem to do better in big cities). Second reason: the Mayor hired Arne Duncan as superintendent and Duncan did a great job. Where is Duncan today? Well, this is one of the big pluses of the Obama administration: he is our new secretary of education - and a big reformer! So, even as there is bad news tonight on violence, the big picture is more encouraging.

I love that the President and first lady want to be considered just one of the people, and that the keep their relationship fresh by dating. However, they now need to recognize for their safety and others that can no longer just go out amongst the people. They need to bring in the chef of the restaurant they want to visit, decorate the room to change the ambiance, and enjoy a nice dinner for two, and a stroll through the Rose Garden.

YAY! the shot tonite is exactly what I was hoping! i showed that video to my family and my mom almost started crying. it's my parents' song from their wedding... Stand By Me is probably one of the most touching songs EVER. I'm so excited all of these artists were able to record this. I can't believe these are all street performers! simply AMAZING.

Concerning Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction": It's just a breast! Sadly, we seem to have a much higher acceptance for the amount of violence we all view on TV than we do for nudity. That's what is really perverse.

All of this uproar; fines, money, the Supreme Court – over a nipple.

@Esma, I have a hard time connecting the dots between religion and God. Religion has evolved into a platform (and excuse) to socially batter others, in the name of God.

I find it sad that we pay a little more attention to celebertiy news like Janet Jackson and her incident than we do to more serious issues.

@Casey: I think the reason why the FCC has gone so far with the case against Janet Jackson was that no one would have expected partial nudity to occur on the SuperBowl. Regardless of the fact that cheerleaders can appear on screen. Had there been an advance warning basically saying "Parental guidance is advised," the FCC may not have a leg to stand on. Heck, certain TV stations give that warning after every commercial break... regardless of which show is on.

Thank you for ending the show with something we can smile to.

Everybody needs a time off including Mr. President and the First Lady. They look happy together. I hope they will get a really "time off" that no one even reporters get to see, too.

Yup! I can’t wait see him on Jay Leno tonight!!!!!! That will be fun!

And I love Gary Tuchman’s reports tomorrow, I can’t wait either!

Took daughter to the Dr. with high fever, sore throat, aches etc… He says prob swine flu but has not received test kits from CDC gave her tamaflu. 17hr wait at ER test at Health dept tomorrow is the best we could get. Dr says many patients are going untested but they are getting treated.

Now that would be interesting–being hired as the babysitter to the President's kids. I wonder where they found the sitter? Probably an "inside" job–someone related to the staff.

I will definitely be tuning in to Leno tonight.

Blatant hate crime! I sincerely hope that when federal investigators get involved the acquitted teens will serve life for taking one away. The prosecutor obviously didn’t care for accepting the verdict. A town of just 6,000 people and an all white jury is in itself bias and not representative of the population—not even one African American, or other minority, was part of the jury—that is unbelievable. Very upsetting, if it was one of those kids that got injured or killed by the Latino immigrant, sure enough they would have found the minority guilty.

@ David Gergen-This is quite a violent Monday, and I do agree with you, Chicago has improved by leaps and bounds.

that woman is much too young to be a gramma – i say go mama go !

There are mothers-in-law that are another mother. Unfortunately it is not the my case ... lol ...

This swine flu was given sooo much hype. Frequently washing hands and cover your mouth while coughing, is this advice going to be echoed thru out the seasonal flu season since more people die every year inspite of vaccinating than from the swine flu.

Mother-in-Law... Dont you just love them! lol

the young boys that kill the mexican man yest because his origins its wrong and its a crime no matter how you put it the system is not perfect but not to the point to be so blind the way they were acting after they get out it tell you how gulty they are but also what can you spect from them the family was acting the same way its sad because in the future we will hear from these boys that they kill another person time will show the jury how wrong they were by let them get out criminal killers belong in jail . not in the street . if they kill already they will do it again.

Anderson, Beautiful sunset behind you! Great!

The upcoming story about the Playing for Change album is so cool. I heard about it this morning on NPR, while driving to work. Great idea and excellent follow through. I can't wait to buy it!

Salade Nicoise – doesn't that have spinach?

I am surprised that the defendants in Pennsylvania were convicted only of simple assualt, and not even manslaughter. What were the charges that prosecutors were seeking? The question of bias or prejudicial treatment by the court is an issue, but I am surprised that an assualt that results in someone's death is determined to just a simple assualt. Cases like this even with even only two people result in a more stringent penalty. We need to get more into the charges and facts on this.

On the flu, its a new virus, we ignore the red flags at our own peril. It's good to have a responsive public health system and it's even better when the world public health system works with such coordination.

Excellent point by David Gergen, Republicans need to look to their "happy warriors" like Jack Kemp. His passing was very sad news. Sorry to hear about that this weekend.

The nightlight owls, have a good night, everyone!

Good night Anderson, Erica, David G, Edurrado (Ed Henry) and my friend twitter/facebook bloggers!!!!!!!
Have a great night and sleep tight everyone!!!!
See you tomorrow night!!!!

Anderson,
Have a great night, good sleep at home after work!!!! See you tomorrow night!!! Have a plenty sleep!

Americans are on edge thanks to the economy and now Swine flu.

MIchelle Obama gets her smile from her mom indeed. Big, bright, sincerely smile.

Love seeing pictures of our "First Family" - Glad they are still having "date night" ,,,..

It's about that time...

Good show tonight, Anderson - good mix of topics - liked seeing the Hollywood sign as your backdrop.

Good chatting with you tonight, Erica and Fellow Bloggers –

Until tomorrow night.....peace....

"The Shot" is cool.

Wow. A salad Anderson might like - watch out greens. Your days are numbered.

If only all mother in laws were as "nice" as that! I love that the POTUS & FLOTUS had a date night..they look sook soo cute!

@John, so true and so nicely said.

@Glen...I totally understand the why, but it's just a waste of time and money to please a minority. Why should we even care, really?

Luv that the Obamas went on a date night.

Goodnight Everyone

A Beautiful project!

A Beautiful project!

A sensational idea join unknown artists around the world and this way.

And with the goal of bringing peace by the music.

Following all the news about hate among people from different backgrounds, it is calming to watch that video. I really do not want to lose my hope in humanity. Not yet.

@ Helen - I agree about Mitt Romney. He was a terrible governor for Massachusetts.

I LOVE IT – a worldwide jam session. classic song, too. can't seem to hear it enough sometimes.

Oh, I loved to see a Brazilian, Cesar Pope, in the project. He is singing in my city (Rio de Janeiro). It’s great!

Great Shot video. It did put a smile on my face. Thanks Anderson

Goodnight, everyone!!! Can't wait for Leno!!!

That globally-done song is very neat. Very neat.

The project’s other songs are great too.

great idea - i love the concept!!!

I really loved that shot! Made me smile!

Have a good night Anderson Erica and my fellow bloggers! Have a wonderful tomorrow!

Wow, what a cool video! Stand by Me is such a great song to begin with and this version is outstanding.

Hi David G, thanks for blogging with us!

Fast night again – Good night Anderson and entire 360 team! Terrific show as always!

Good night fellow bloggers, terrific night of remarks and opinions, as alway. In case you can't tell, this show and blog is my favorite!

Great Shot!!!

Good night folksss!!

I ___LOVE___ The Shot tonight!

That was an AMAZING shot tonight, and whoever found it deserves applause. I am going to go share it with my friends now.

Thanks for a great show tonight everyone – stay safe!

Good night, Anderson!!
Good rest

Good night, friends, bloggers!
Good night, David (Indiana)!!

A great week for everyone!

goodnight Anderson, Erica, Jack, everyone at AC360! well... I'll be watching Anderson on Leno later but you know what I mean...

Beautiful video. loved Grandpa Elliot and the saxophone player blew me away =] i agree with Anderson: goosebumps. Thanks for ending the show tonite like that ^_^

Can't wait for tomorrow nite's show!

Good night bloggers. Thank you.

Thanks Erica, Anderson, David Gergen – GREAT show tonight!

Goodnight Anderson, Erica and fellow bloggers. Have a great evening!

the SHOT makes us dance but you makes us smile Anderson!

have a great and safe evening, everyone. goodnight!

Well, it's that time again. Evening Anderson, Erica, David, and all you excellent bloggers out there!

A nice video before bedtime! "Stand by Me" Moral to the song.....we all need to share the love....... Good night everyone!

I saw this video in AC360 blog just before the show startd. It gives me goosebumps and hope. If you get a chance, check out the "War/no more trouble" from the same group. It is awesome.

Good show tonight.

Have you have a good Tuesday everyone.
Good night and sweet dreams all.

Cool Shot – playing it forward – "stand by me" in the streets and the savannah's.