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We have developing story Roman Polanski is going extradition back to U.S. fight this, He is stay bars in Switzerland.

There is no statute of limitation o this heinous crime. And even though his victim has dropped the charges against Polanski, he has ran enough. He needs to face the authorities and be responsible for his actions. His celebrity status is no "get out of jail free card".

Hi AC! Hi Erica and gang.

Good evening Anderson and all bloggers. Happy Monday. It looks like many interesting topics tonight.

Evening Erica, Anderson & bloggers!

Busted! It's about time that Polanski had to answer for his crime.

Good Evening peoples !!!

evening......nice tie anderson

Evening Anderson, Erica, David (Indiana), friends and everyone.

In know way do I agree with what Polanski did. But I have to wonder why the DA is so interested in him now.

Good evening Anderson, Erica, and all

Nothing excuses what Polanski did, but the victim doesn't want to press charges anymore, so why not let it go? The only reason for why Polanski fled the US was because the judge completely mishandled the case! The documentary on him is really eye-opening.

Polanski is a criminal. I don't see any exeptions in the law that says rich, famous, and so-called talented people are exempt from prosecution if they break the law.

Hello Everyone!

I think that I would have been more in favor of this 30 years ago. They could have pulled the same kind of sting. Too much has happened and he has been living a free man. The victim does not want to press charges.

Anderson,
Hi! I hope you had a great weekend.
Polanski's crime is a terrible one, though the time lapse for arresting him again is questionably long.

Polanski raped a child, plead guilty, then fled b/c he could, & has been living & working w/out any real impediment for 30 yrs. He gave the USA the finger when he ran away, so jail time, if not more, is more than fair.

No matter what the "victim" says this is a matter for the state to decide.

Hello Anderson, Erica & entire Team 360.

Hi fellow bloggers.

I just read the article by the (now) woman who was violated.
She does not Want prosecution of Roman P.

I think that her wishes should be respected. She is, after all, the injured party. What happens should be up to Her!

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Mr. Polanski's arrest is long due...He should be put in jail. why would he be treated differently?

Good evening everyone. Roman Polanski won’t likely escape things this time around.

If he committed the crime, he must pay. In fact, he should have paid for many years. Regardless of who is or that prizes he won.

Polanski was NOT the victim here,,,,it was (@ the time), a 13yr old girl.

76 years is not too old...

Toobin is correct!!!

Roman Polanski has directed some of my all time favorite movies and I always feel a little uneasy because of it considering what he was accused of and admitting to doing.

Jeff is right, this should have been done long ago.

Hi Andy and Erica! How are you doing tonight? Hope you had a good weekend. Its good to see you. I agree Nicole the tie looks good.

Aloha stick the screws to the bad guys ready for a blog fight.

I am not surprised that Hollywood would support him most of them aren't any better.

Haul him back in chains and put him in prison in the general population. He'll find out what it's really like to be the victim.

Oh please, if he had a house in Switzerland they could have easily taken him into custody while he was residing in the country. It's easy to know whether someone is at home or not. There is more behind the timing of the arrest. Why now?

I think Roman Polanski will escape again... He has been doing so for 30 years...

Yes, he should be extradited. Let justice takes it course. "You can run from the law, but you can not hide from the law!"

I don't know if Polanski is guilty, but his behavior certainly leans that way. If he did have sex with a minor the time since the crime is irrelevant. Celebrity should not provide immunity.

I do not understand the argument made by some that his age should be a factor in whether or not to prosecute him. Assuming he is guilty, he has had a nice ride since that time. The long arm of the law may have caught up.

Even if it is political great!!! New administration in the Justice Dept with integrity. Bring Polanski back. Shame on Hollywood. But then again what do we expect from people who make more money off of their looks instead of their brains!

Good evening, everyone. On Polanski, of course he should be extradited. As other commenters have stated, it just should've already been done.

Polanski, although an awesome director, is not above the law. He needs to be extradited so he can face trial here in the U.S.

The guy raped a 13 year old, last I checked this is a crime against the state so it doesn't matter if she doesn't want this carried out; get the sicko!

I think all the people defending Mr Polinski are weird. Maybe they agree with what he has done. I love his films. He is a great director but he is a rapist.

@ Lisa Bloom

In the US, doesn’t the crime of sexual abuse prescribe? How is the law for these crimes?

"Haul him back in chains and put him in prison in the general population. He’ll find out what it’s really like to be the victim."

@Mike, Syracuse, NY, I like the way you think! Polanski and anyone who supports him are trash.

@Minou, timing doesn't matter. He's admitted guilt and ran from justice. He's had 30 years of freedom, enough is enough.

He did pay for his crime. He spent 42 days in jail on a plea bargain. For political reasons, the judge reneged on the deal after it was initially made. This arrest is completely ridiculous. Hopefully, Switzerland will never extradite him and let him go.

not giving him an excuse, but we seem to forget that his wife and unborn child were brutally murdered at the height of his career. This could have added to an emotional breakdown, infused with drugs and alcohol could have lead to poor decisions. Lets give him a break

I think charges should be drop'ed. This happened in the 60's.

A man should pay for what he did.. After all a victim is still a victim, scarred for life..Had he not been Polanski but just a regular Joe, or say..uhm.. Garridom, Justice will be served..Right?

Why is the state of California, which is facing serious financial problems, spending the money (probably millions) to extradite and prosecute Roman Polanski? The victum isn't even on board with this!

doesn't Los Angeles have bigger and more serious problems to spend their prosecution dollars on?

I thhink Roman Polanski should be punished for the crime that he committed. Just because he is a famous producer doesnt mean he should be excused for what he has done

He committed a crime and plead guilty, then ran away. He should have and probably could have been arrested long before now, so I guess I don't understand what's happening now but legally they certainly should proceed with extradition.

JAIL...JAIL...JAIL. Why are we giving this a second thought..he rapped and sodomized a 13 year old child.

There should not be any statute of limitations on a violent crime against a 13-yr. old. Polanski pleaded guilty and fled to escape his punishment. It's shocking that he is playing the "victim" in his extradition..shame on the French and Hollywood for defending his "creative talents" and not holding him accountable.

Polanski is a fugitive...The coward should have stayed 30 yrs ago & face his crimes...he raped a 13 yr old girl-time does not make it ok.

good evening all, loved the new intro ... Polanski should have been brought to justice years ago. If he was convicted and he felt he was innocent he should have appealed the decision.

If one more person says the victim doesn't want him punished. Who cares? We must hold everyone accountable.

Its so wrong that a 43 year old rapes a 13 child. He should go to jail!

Time does not heal the wound of an illegal act against a minor.

Polanski's talents do not erase his crimes, if this was just a normal person we wouldn't even be having this conversation. He needs to face what he has done after running away from it for so long.

@starr, formerly known as vncent....

"She does not Want prosecution of Roman P."

Polanski has Already been found guilty!!! (of his own plea)...he pled guilty and the punishment was issued...he ran the night before....

He MUST serve his time on HIS guilty plea

Its just a waste of out taxe dollars to deal with this Director, its been the legal system fault that they let himleave the country. Why waste more of our tax dollar on him. We got bigger issues to deal with.

The guys owes the government time for his fun let him give more money for his crime

Any US political figure who intervenes to prevent extradition will have a very short political career.

As a woman and a mom of a daughter I think that he should have paid for his crimes. It's been so long that it seems as if no one cares.

The video of the beating in Chicago is sickening. There were tons of cars driving by, it doesn't seem like any adults even tried to break it up. I completely understand people worrying about their own safety but this is America we shouldn't allow our children to die in the streets at the hands of other kids.

While Polanski is a great film maker he is not above the law. He's been on the run long enough> 32 years doesn't diminish the crime which is still a crime the last time i checked. As for all these hollywood types who are now painting him s the victim they are despicable I wonder howe they would feel if it was their child

finally, this child molester will get what was him for the last 30 years. Shame, shame, shame on Hollywood for supporting him.
for all the hollywood supporters should go to prison with him

I'm glad Polanski has finally been arrested (again) and I hope he serves time not just for the original crime, but also for fleeing. However, I am sad that when this is all over he will no longer be afraid to step foot in this country.

Good evening Anderson, Erica, Isabel, everyone. Happy Monday everyone!

Oh that's a good pt, that Jeffery Toobin made, he's already been convicted or plead guilty, so does that mean there's no statute of limitations? This just goes on forever?

Political? Seems more legal, why else would swiss authorities bring him in?

One pt not mentioned in Erica's excellent rept, is that Mr Polanski, and Ms Gemier have agreed to a settlement, in private maybe, behind closed doors, but a settlement in the purview of the law.

Let him go. His punishment of not being able to live or work in the United States is enough.

Anderson,

With the US dollar spiraling downward and the US Government in debt up to it's ears – why are we wasting our money on this?

We as an American society need to practice forgive and forget and let go of our revenge/justice mentality.

Let it go!

Jeff is right again!

Polensky was supposed to be prosecuted 30 years ago. Now it doesn't make sense. The case should be closed.

Dr. King said it best: " The arm of the law is long but it bends towards justice." Mr. Polanski should face justice.

No wonder she doesn't want charges. She received monetary damages. Tubin is correct. Its a crime against humanity.

I dont know why or care about the timing, but this country tries to put all pedophiles and rapists in jail.... that includes Roman. Imagine how many other gals he had in the last couple decades who never spoke up.

ahhh, there it is: she got some money.

Polansky should be extradited and return to LA regardless of how victim now feels. To let him go what does it say to other women who may never get the opportunity to have justice. Not a good thing that yet another celebrity gets away with crime against women/society. As Jeffrey just said he pled guilty!!!

Wow! Roman Polanski, Mackenzie Phillips and Michael Jackson. Is there any normal people living in California?

he should b brought back and serve his time in jail. if he was an average person we wouldn't b having this debate. money and fame shouldn't get him a pass

This will be a landmark case in the court of public opinion, where the justice system has gone too far in prosecuting those involved in sex with minors. Just as with teen "sexting" now, the then-thirteen year old girl was promiscuous and culpable. She also received a settlement from Polanski, so let bygones be bygones.

There is no statute of limitations after being convicted. Bring him back.

Hello Anderson and Bloggers

I wish they would have tried Roman Polanski years ago why did they wait so long ? This is a serious crime and just beacuse of his star power they let him go so long .

Seems pretty simple to me...No victim, no crime.
I'm not advocating what he did, but it seems to me that if the victim wants the case dismissed that should be respected.

He shouldn't walk because he's rich and famous...I really don't care to listen to the parade of celebs coming to his defense, either. Rape is a crime and he's plead guilty. It's a legal no-brainer.

I'm really torn on Roman Polanski's extradition. Yes, it was a heinous crime, but... I personally don't think he was in his right mind at the time. His wife had been horribly murdered along with their unborn child. I think it damaged him. As far as we know he's never committed a similar crime, I just don't know.

There are 3 parts to this argument.
1st – Roman Polanski should obviously be sentenced for the crime he pleaded guilty to.
2nd. A civil claim has already been settled by the victim, so why bother?
3rd. It's unlikely a European government will send him to the US to face a draconian legal system which executes it own citizens. If he's smart, he will argue he can't face a fair trial or sentence in that country.

It's a difficult one best not dealt with through self righteousness.

why is this man above the law?..no one should show up to be sentenced if this is the case

Evening, everyone

People should see the film ROMAN POLANSKI: WANTED AND DESIRED. It details the many complex circumstances of this case, including the judge's misconduct and reneging on a plea bargain.
Also he plead guilty not to rape but to sexual misconduct with a minor.

As I see it, it's pretty simple. He did the crime; he has to do the time. That's it. Anything short of that is a travisty of justice.

Forget about the sex crime, isn't subsequently fleeing justice a crime in itself post sex crime?

Jouk

@Jeremy, if it had been your 13 year old girl would you still want to give him a break?

Regardless if she wants the case dismissed it is not up to her. He did this crime and needs to serve his time for it. If not then anyone can commit a crime and if you hide out long enough or become a successful director you can be above the law and not have to do your time. He has to be extradited to make the law mean something.

While Polanski is a great film maker he is not above the law. He’s been on the run long enough> 32 years doesn’t diminish the crime which is still a crime the last time i checked. As for all these hollywood types who are now painting him s the victim they are despicable I wonder how they would feel if it was their child

Greetings to ALL! I remember when the whole thing with Polanski happened...I thought it was unbelievable that he got away with it and just left the country.I'm glad this will be settled after all these years.

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Leave it alone he has been married and has 2 children and this
happened 30 years ago. So why convict him now. The lady does
not want to press charges . It seems senseless to me.

He has entered a plea of guilty so he knows he did the crime .He ran from the law but now he has to face the truth of what he did .

Polanski should not have fled.

Polanski is a beast and a thug for raping an innocent girl! Jail him because he is a sex offender and a rapist! 30yrs or not, he should be jailed for forever because he raped a kid.

He needs to answer for his crime. Rape is a crime against society.

Hi
Polanaki is a creep who left rather than face justice. In his erogants he has caused great pain

I couldn't believe you had Joel Brodsky , the defense attorney for Drew Petersen, on as a legal pundit. You are stooping pretty low on that one.

I think Roman P. should be sent back to the US, anyone else would be.

Hi Erica

This is a waste of aritime. The law is clear ...sex with a minor is statutory rape ...even if the victim consents. The victim's support is not required for proceution (as we note in many recent cases of consentual teenage sexual relationships). Because he's famous and 'talented' should he should be immune from prosecution for a admitted crime? Who next becomes immune? Politicians, actors, professional athletes, corporate big-shots????

I am really tired of the rich and famous getting away with crimes because they sing well or make a good movie. A criminal is a criminal no matter how big their bank account is.

He has not paid for his crime. A 13 year old is a child. 30 years makes no difference. Bring him back. Make him pay. Period.

Hello Erica hope you had a great weekend

As to Roman Polanski . . . if this same situation repeated itself today, to someone's 13-year old daughter . . . would all these people defending Roman continue to do so? This is both rape and child molestation; criminal justice is pending. No matter how old he is! We see the same trial with aged Nazis from the holocaust.

One at a time, please!

Hi, Erica : )

@Mariam: re:" Lets give him a break" Yer joking, right?

we need to finish the required punishment of Roman P.

There is no excuse. 13-year old girls are off-limits to adults. Throw the book at him. Tack on more time for jumping bail.

I am disgusted with anyone that supports Roman Polanski. HE DRUGGED AND SODOMIZED A CHILD. I am so outraged, literally outraged that anyone would ever defend him. I will never see any of his films AND i will not see the films of other filmmakers that support him. Too many pedophiles out there. We need to show our outrage.

Hi Anderson

I am a little surprised that some people are expressing outrage at the arrest of Roman Polanski. Do you think these same people would be outraged if Mr. Polanski had drugged and raped their little girls. Should he be excused because he is a talented film maker? I am sure there are many pedophiles with wonderful talents...should they be excused? Roman Polanski thumbed his nose at the American judicial system.

Evening, Erica!

I can understand why Ms. Geimer wants to forget about it. She's moved on and probably do not want to put her family to this ordeal. There are times in our lives that no matter how painful it is, we have to accept it, forget and forgive the person who hurt us in order to move. Ms. Geimer did this for herself and she is still doing this for the sake of her family esp her daughters. This is NOT about Ms. Geimer this is about the crime Mr. Polanski committed and he needs to pay for it.

He's a convicted pedophile who fled punishment due. His history doesn't absolve the fact he commtted a horrible crime and should be held accountable. Call it for what it is and send him away. Anything less is enabling that type of behavior.

Where were her parents? I think charges should be brought against them for letting their daughter roam around until she ended up in an older man's hot tub.

Hi Erica;....how are you doing? this is a great panel tonight, with Jeff Toobin & Lisa Bloom

Hello Anderson, you look great tonight. I think Polanski should gn to jail for the rest of his life. I think child molesters are evil creatures that should be castrated by setting thier parts on fire with out any pain meds. But thats just my opinion.

I can't believe Bloom is defending this unprofessional judge who mishandled the case back then!

There should be a statue of limitations. 30 years later is a long time. If the victim wants to drop the charges and she has moved on with her life why contiune this pursute? If this was truly about the crime, it could have been finished sooner. They waited until it was a prime oppourtunity to extrodite him. Look at the role of the judge. How is that justice? Yes he committed a crime, yes he plead guilty but what purpose does this serve at this time? Is justice going to be served?

He should get more time for running.

Roman thought he was above the law beacuse her 's a famous director and he ran away this is not fair to victim of crime so sad .

Yes Bloggers......
I agree all of you, That is really crime for Roman Polanski raped 13 yrs old girl..... She is victim right now, I think Lisa Bloom and Jeff Toobin are right against Roman Polanski.

If we reward people for fleeing by saying "too much time has passed so it doesn't matter any more," what kind of justice system will we have?

Prison!
Bring this coward back and throw him in prison.

Thanks for making this your first topic tonight!

Between celebrating Polanski, American Beauty, a film about a man fantasizing about his teenaged cheerleader neighbor, and Woody Allen, it is clear that Hollywood is full of sick tickets.

Debra Winger and others who have come out in his defense should be ashamed.

What happened with the judge is completely irrelevant.

Celebrate Polanski, celebrate Woody Allen, celebrate having sex with underage teenage CHILDREN. That's the Hollywood way.

There is an extradition case here in Jamaica that have HUGE political consequence and could cause major problems if 'Duddus' is extradited to the US. So Jamaica is watching this case with interest.

That man should be in jail, and you all know it. He should be in jail for 20 years.

I am struggling with this–30 years is a long time. I remember when it happened. The bottom line for me is the fact that a 13 year old girl was the victim. Our country has a problem confronting people who are famous and/or gifted. Somehow they are excused of errors in judgement. I only wish the rest of us would be given that "pass".

What are the actual evidence against Polanski?

Roman Polaski committed a crime. He must be tried and face the consequence. It does not matter how much time has lapsed. He fled and was a fugitive. Justice can only be served when it is equal and applied to all. If he is found guilty of crime, he must pay.

Thanks.
Syed

wow, so this guy ran for 90 days in jail? I don't understand. You can't run away from a conviction and then, because you run away, you don't have to serve.

If he fights extradiction, would he be in jail in Switzerland?

I think this is a difficult case because it involves the Swiss govt...

Good Evening Everyone! Erica Anderson and Fellow Bloggers!

Just a few years ago, the city of Oakland was dealing with the same crime issues Chicago has now. There were hundreds of murders every year. However, I am happy that the violence stopped...but i pray for Chicago to recover..

Hello Anderson.

@ everyone who says " he fled!" : watch the documentary, then you'll see that you would have fled, too.

How could someone marry Roman knowing the crimes he comitted .

I think the charges should be dropped, since the victim wants it.

Yes the Polanski/Geimer case is bad. But the ONLY reason this case is getting so much publicity is because Polanski is in the film industry. What about all the other children who are in the same or worse situations?

Chicago is out off control and the president wants to have the Olympics there now whats wrong with that picture.

Hi!

He ought to be returned simply because he is convicted, has never served his time or showed no remorse. Just because of his social status he deserves no special treatment!

Bring him back to serve his sentence.

According to his own admission of guilt, Mr. Polanski is a pedophile who preyed on a 13 year old child, using drugs and alcohol, and it is unfortunate that he was able to enjoy his freedom for so long. May justice finally be served!

I hope Anderson you are feeling better from your flu the prevous week .

Wow! Lisa Bloom....WHEW!!! Move over Joy and Whoopi. Someone needs to book Lisa on The View. : )

evening everyone.. good debate...

I agree with Lisa Bloom and Jeffrey Toobin – Polanski needs (finally) to face the music. I love "The Pianist," but artistic talent has no bearing on this criminal matter.

Polanski was tried and convicted. He should be extradited and file his appeals in the United States. The idea that he has committed no similar crimes over the last 30 years doesn't wash. Pedophiles seldom change. Sex crimes are often never discovered by authorities or charged by the victims. Regardless, the extradition treaty should be observed and he should be returned to U.S. custody.

If it was Polanski's child this happened to I bet he would want the man brought to justice.

Samantha Geimer, wants to just put this behind her. Her wishes should be considered. Mr. Polanski has removed himself from American society which is what would have happened if he was imprisoned here. Let is be.

Take a 43 yr old man and stand him up next to a 13 yr old girl and imagine him druging and raping her. And for all who believes this should be left alone, hopefully that would change your mind

Jeff Tobin is right why did they wait so long to arrest him .

Put him behind bars for life. I have two daughters and if either one was treated the way this animal treated that young lady there would be no mercy. The man is an unrepentant preditor.

Lisa said it all.....you should not drug, rape, and sodomize a 13 year old girl, period. And why was he alone in Jack Nicholsons house with this girl anyway...where were her parents?

For every day of freedom on the run, add one day to his sentence. If he lives to be 100 he can go free. I'm sure he'll be leaving little girls alone by then.

I can't believe the # of people here tonight who think that the system should just let Polanski go!!!!

He slept with a 13 YR old girl!!!

I'm in complete agreement with Lisa Bloom. If a 43 yr old man commits a crime against a 13 yr old innocent child and runs away from the consequences, he deserves the most harsh punishment possible – justice late is okay; denied is not.

OMG.. why on earth are they doing this now??? it took 30 yrs to "nab" him. very strange indeed

Anderson Cooper CNN – evening anderson. i agree.

Jeffrey Toobin is right – this is a society issue.

No punishment for rape is a slap in the face to society and to all victims of molestation and rape – and that's something like 25% of girls and 15% -20% of boys.

And no other victims that we know of.

Prison is for punishment and reform. Living in France is not punishment. I'm planning a vacation to France. I'm not planning a vacation to a prison.

His celebrity status has allowed him to get away with this for too long .He should be brought back to the U.S and thrown in jail .

Who should be responsible for the children in Chicago? Their parents. Unfortunately, for a lot of inner-city families, many parents aren't that involved with their kids. Because of this, it's easier for them to become under the influence of gangs or drugs.

@ Emily. I take your point. However, the woman who was violated does Not want the prosecution. She wants to move on.

She received a settlement.

Further, in her article, she points out how the judge on the case, changed the original plea agreement. That would appear to be what made him run (at least that is what she thinks).

I understand the crime is awful and i do not support him in any way. But i do feel that the woman has made her point.

Polanski is a deviant pervert who raped a child, fled the country, and who has lived a lavish life in Europe for three decades. The fact that Hollywood has awarded him with an Oscar, and has cry foul for the law continuing pursuit of him is a joke beyond belief. Why isn't
Phillip Garrido getting such support, also.

For Polanski and others, they need to adhere to the old saying...If your not willing to do the time, don't do the crime.

How could the victim's mother take her daughter to Roman's home or Jack Nichloson's home and leave her alone with a 45 yr old man she should have known better .

Oh that was a great way to save the planet by setting SUV's on fire!!
I dont understand why people chose to do negative things that seem positive to them!

Hi, Anderson : )

Minou in NY: re: @ everyone who says ” he fled!” : watch the documentary, then you’ll see that you would have fled, too.

1. Most of us wouldnt have done the crime in the first place. 2. If I ever woke up one day KNOWING I did that, I would be dead by nightfall of my own hand.

@Gloria, Brooklyn, right No where to run, no where to hide but Polanski's potential punishment was 90 days, he's been out of this country for over thirty years, hasn't served his sentence?

What happened to the people on those cluster logs and wood that were going under the bridge in Manila?

Lisa Bloom though makes a good case for extradition.

@Isabel, do you want to see the Olympics come to Rio?

My heart goes to Philippians, really sad for them who are stranded at home during flash flood by typhoon...... I was watching on CNN tv tonight.

She was raped. End of story!

Anderson, when did talking became a weakness?

evening Anderson....it was a great debate! the week is starting off on a good note!

@Mike Armstrong.....I have been thinking the same thing about Chicago! Crime definitely is out of control in that city.

So Obama has already put Iran 'on notice', so what's next, double secret probation?

The tests were routine! Yes, the timing is dumb, but why does the news media always have to blow things out of proportion? This does not facilitate peace.

Is everyone forgetting....Polanski, a 44 year old man, CONFESSED to the RAPE (oral, vaginal and sodomy) of a 13 year old child, after coaxing and intimidating her in to getting drunk (on Champagne) and giving her drugs (half a tablet of Qualude). These are not allegations, he has confessed to them. He then was not man enough to face punishment but fled like a common criminal. A 40 yr old Paedophile who intoxicates and sodomizes a 13 yr old child....everyone rising to his defense should have their heads examined.

@Annabelle, I agree completely. Hollywood and celebrities in general think there are different rules for them. They believe that they are somehow more "privileged" than the rest of us so they all stick together.

I think that forgivness is okay for Polanski because it's been 30yrs and she forgaved him. But I think that what he did gives him a bad reputation and breaks Californian law. So it's fair enough for his arrest

The one I feel sorry for in this whole Polanski mess is the woman who was violated. Seems to me like she's being violated all over again. (Not to mention her family.)

How can any individual who has had children, nieces, nephews, or grand children ever say that an individual who has raped a child such Polanski has, should not be prosecuted and serve time?

Roman should be punished how could he have been coaught when he has home in Swizerland and has been going thier for years why now ?

the timing of those missile tests is indeed freaky. so often it seems like just news, but when you think about the potential long-term impact, it really does make you think about the bigger picture.

I find it interesting that most major news outlets use the term "sex scandal" in their headlines as a euphemism for rape, forced sodomy and pedophilia. The man has admitted to all of the above and has never served time for his crimes against society. He has made restitution to the victim of that crime, but who is to say that he has not done this to others? I find it hard to believe that this was some "one time" affair.

He has a debt which he owes to the public and one that is always paid by people who do not have wealth, fame and prestige. Make him pay, no amount of stellar film making washes away being a rapist.

Hi Erica and Anderson!!!!!
I agree with you, Anderson!!!!!!

Mr. Polanski has acted like a coward and one who believes himself above the law. the observation made tonight, that he could have ended this years ago by simply appearing in front of the present judge is so true. mr. polanski claims judicial misconduct, but he appears to not have enough courage to actually fight for his rights, and rather chooses to run away. the rape of a child is at the core of this case, a fact thar neither the viticm nor mr. polanski have denied. spin all they can, mr. polanski and his legal team cannot erase that crime. mr. polanski, if he trully believes his claims, should man up and come back and fight for his rights. until then, he remains as nothing more than a fugitive of the law for a crime that could only be describe as heinous.

Won't the out of control crime rate and the highly publicized killing of this young man with the cold inhabitants of this city watching his death and doing nothing negatively affect any olympic hopes?

Polanski committed a crime and has to come back to face his punishment. The fact that its been decades does not erase the crime and the fact that he decided to run away is a separate crime. How can Hollywood be behind him on this? Shame on you. One question doe.. Where were the parents of the victim while this was happening?.. Children being exposed to these crimes for the love of fame and money. tsk tsk...

Iran ~ what a mess!!!
It was a "slap in the face" to everyone!!!!

Anderson, I think that is true. Obama may be "popular," but I think that he is perceived as being weak.

People are reacting emotionally to the crime itself rather than the circumstances of what happened to Polanski afterwards and led him to flee. Polanski plead guilty and submitted to a deal which was agreed to by everyone involved: Polanski, his lawyers, the prosecution, and the victim. But the media-obsessed judge, worried about his image, tossed the deal that everyone had agreed to. Thus the judge was about to commit a farce of justice and Polanski fled.

One can agree or disagree with the adequacy of the deal after such a repugnant act, but it WAS achieved through proper, legal means, and Polanski was ready to abide by it.

Paul Begala is right.. It's awesome that so many countries are on-board with President Obama! Nice change from the past 8 years.

We are bogged down in two wars, the deficit is drowning generations to come, but the military option is not off the table? Really?

There were sanctions for years against Iraq, and all it did was hurt the population, but not Saddam Hussein. Why would this be different?

@Kate Brody Webb - Geimer has said the question of where her mother was really bothers her, noting in her 2003 intvu with Larry King:

"GEIMER: My mother is - I mean, she gets the worst rap. Everybody wants to lay it all on her. And Polanski said he didn't want her to go. He thought it would make me uncomfortable.

KING: But she could have said, I insist on it.

GEIMER: There didn't seem to be any reason for her to go. I mean, he was just taking pictures, and nobody had any idea anything like this would ever happen. And I mean, she's never gotten over it. She feels terrible. "

Hi Anderson ! I wish your works are not so much hardly difficult so much of my heart !

An !

i feel an indictment for the mother of this child should be brought against. her. i would say child neglect and child abuse was also a part of this... where was mama 30 years ago . was she not invited to the party.

The truth is the American people are helpless to all government desisions and we might as well get use to it.

The violence in Chicago has gotten worse it's a horrifying video.

To pursue a 30 yr old claim when, supposedly, the judge accepted a plea to which he reneged and one that the "victim" wishes the allegations be forgiven, is ridiculous. Especially so when considering the contributions Polanski has contributed to the entertainment world. There must be much more important problems for our legal system.

goodevening everyone!

so sad about the student, my prayers are with his family and friends.

On Roman Palanski. I agree totally with the lady on the show. Palanski did the crime. In my experience a plea bargain is between the defense and the pa. The judge has the right to give any sentence within the law he/she feels is necessary. If the judge does not have the right to sentence within the law, then why is the judge involved? The PA and Defense could just make the deal. Also the lady is right:. Polanski committed a terrible crime and it is no longer up to the victim. If she received a settlement for the crime and she wants the charges dropped, then is she willing to return the settlement money(not that it is her option to drop it)? I feel sorry for any victim, but the law has spoken. Polanski should have to answer to the State of CA to the crime. Instead of following the law, Polanski thumbed his nose at the USA as well and just took off. As the saying goes: If you can't do the time; don't do the crime!!!

What is wrong with Woopie Goldberg to condone this mans action.
He committed rape on a 13 year old girl. He admitted doing it and needs to go to jail. There is supposed to be an issue that the judge
would not honor a plea bargin but that is all supposition. If he had not run away this issue would have been dealt with 32 years ago. He is a talented disgusting pig. Send him to prison.

makes me sick to see Hollywood rally around these pederast, who in a HBO movie said " that all men like young girls" WHAT!, and he dated that actress Kinsy at 15.... how do people rationalise a 43 year old man who was famous and rich and could have had his pick of women instead choose to brutalise a child, and thought he could get away with raping, sodomising and drugging this child because she didn't have parents who were looking out for her best interests, talk about preying on the young and defenceless

Iran is run by a crazed, dangerous leader. This is no time to let down our guard, BUT careful consideration as to what to do is is critical. This is a powder keg.

Great show so far, Anderson. I hope you have completely recovered from your bout with the flu (or whatever the heck it was).

Iran is trying to raddle President Obama. Fortunately our president can and will act accordingly

Iran is trying to show the world they are not to be overlooked. They have done that and shown us their toys. Guess someone has to show them our toys are bigger.

A 16 year old beaten to death..Wow. I'm a 17 year old dual-enrolled (highschool and community college) student in a smallish town...Makes me very thankful and blessed for the safety I have.

He raped a child. It WAS NOT consensual. She said no, she said stay away. He drugged her and raped her repeatedly vaginally and anally. He deserves prison time. People who don't think so need to complete this sentence for me: "Yes, he drugged and repeatedly raped a 13 year old girl, but that's OK because______."

AC, what do you mean by "it'll be a tough sell" for Chicago to get the Olympics? What that a throw away line as you were transitioning or did it have some thought behind it? Having traveled to all major cities in this country, I can say without hesitation that Chicago is the great American city.

How can people just stand by and do nothing when someone is bein attacked and hurt ?

Anderson,it seeems that everyone wants to imply that Pres.Obama is weak. Why should he sale "wolf tickets". That is what got us in these wars. He is a thinking before acting President and to me that shows the most strength.He knows that he is sending our men and women in uniform into harms way,one must think before they act ,for that reason alone.

if he was an average joe blow who rape a 13 year he would have been jail for the crime, but americans are in love with those hollywood types

Thanks for that info there Erica, re. intvu with Larry King in '03.

Diplomacy and "reaching out" takes time - It's only been 8 months. Give President Obama a chance..... I love how he listens and reflects on a situation rather than simply reacting. Unfortunately, on the world stage we have 8 years of "my way or the highway" to undo....

I say parents take matters in your own homes, and stop worrying about Child Protective Services. Parents keep your children at home when they are not in school. To the adults on the streets, look out for our children on the streets. Teachers look out for our children in their schools. We must take part in keeping our children safe.

I am personally offended by the actions of Iran (not to mention the brutal suppression of their own people).

However, diplomacy has its place. It settled the Cuban Missle Crisis.

Do we really want another War. There are a considerable amount of people in Iran who Want to befriend the West. Let's also try and support their choice before we bomb them "back to the stoneage".

I believe, with so many of our allies on board (&i believe that Russia will cooperate), that serious repercussion will face Iran if they do not comply with the International community.

His original plea deal should be honored and then he should be prosecuted for unlawful flight.

Whether you vote present as a senator or waffle as president, you will be considered weak and you will eventually be a laughing stock.

What IS going on in Chicago?

This kids death is disturbing!

Regarding Chicago, we need to make the sentences very stiff.
The problem is that because these kids are usually under 18,
they know they can get away with murder! Until we start trying
kids who kill (not for defense) for murder in adult courts, nothing
much will happen.

glad you are off the polanski story and on to other things. hooray for Paul Begala! i am in complete agreement. An intelligent rational approach to world affairs is what we need. the world community doesnt need a big bully.

Hi Erica–Thanks for covering Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines. I grew up there and is aware that when it rains, it pours but I havent seen this happen since I was 7y...I'm now 39. My sister called Friday night here in Chicago and told me about this and I was worried. She said that our house had knee water level, no electricity, relying on cellphone, one candle to save flashlight batteries for later use..No electricity until last night ..luckily they were able to save a lot of my deceased father's books and grandparents furniture...But our other house totally went under water, nothing saved. All my friends livelihood, gone. The good thing about this is that everyone is alive and safe.

I am very grateful for the donation the US gave to the Philippines as soon as it happened. US Ambassador to the Phils Ms. Kenney acted immediately. Thank you.

What are the capbalities of the missles that Iran has fired ? I t ssaid they can reach Europe what about United States or Canada ? It 's scary

It's so hard to believe so many stood around witnessing that 16 year old honor student being fatally beaten. Sickening! (

Despite the victim had settled civil litigation against Polanski which he also pleaded guilty to, He had sex with a 13-yr-old, it's a crime against public's safety in general, it requires criminal court's proceeding to investigate the case.

hope everyone had a restful weekend.

That film of the beating is unbelievable

Mr. Polanski himself admitted to the crime he has being charged with, so, therefore I think Mr. Polanski should be brought to justice, he should stop running and face the facts as a grown man.
I also think that Switzerland should cooperate fully in extradition procedures to send him a.s.a.p. to the U.S.
Doing so, Switzerland will send a clear message to pedophiles around the world that they not tolerate pedophile activities.
Mr. Maxwell (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

That beating and all of these killings are cruel and unacceptable. It was like a mob.

The parents are to blame for the attitudes of these kids.

Until we make changes in our court system, more children like Darian will be killed and continue to be killed.

Here's hoping Chicago is chosen for the 2016 Olympics.

OMG

I have a sick stomach from this killing in Chicago. His poor parents.

Those charged are not human. They're animals. Imagine a child dying this way? my god.

Absolutely sickening. I can't understand such violence by kids. This is obviously a symptom of a deep societal problem that urgently needs addressing. Violent crime may be less frequent, but it's still all-too-frequent.

Yea...maybe Obama should pick another place to hold the 2016 Olympics...this is just an outranged, i can't believe these children are dropping like flies! they still have a future ahead of them..!

Re: the Chicago beating/ killing.... I never did get mob mentality. How do you talk a group of people into doing something ?

What has changed in the Chicago area that has made this killing climate MORE acceptable?

seeing that video is horrible. i cant imagine having to watch it as the parents.

There it is a kid getting beat to death what a better place then that to represent our country Chicago shure lets go for it this is our countrys most fabulos city.

What are the government officials doing?

The Chicago beating is unbelievably horrific. How many more kids like Darion, who was trying to make something of his life will die in this senseless manner?

the story about Chicago is very sad. it is not good to feel like your children are not safe at school, or on the way to or from there.

So tragic. What can you say? The violence is unimaginable and horrible. It's not just Chicago but they are having so much of it.

@Isabel, I believe the evidence was the testimony against him by the young woman, and Polanski's own plea of guilty.

I don't think you can let someone off the hook in a case like this. Maybe a sentence can be worked out in advance so Polanski is not just thrown in jail and punished extremely and unfairly. That's a concern.

I'm not sure what the answer is. It's a terrible crime. But there was also clearly misconduct on the side of the judge who originally heard the case, and the victim does not want the matter pursued. Didn't she make some kind of settlement with him out of court?

I agree with you @Sugahapple it 's the fame of it that he didn't go to jail .

Sad...sad story on the young Fenger HS student, Derrion. The problem is that there are a lot of kids who really take the NO Snitching policy to heart.

I am a huge UCLA fan but I commend USC's Pete Carroll for what he's doing with A Better LA. He started a nightime basketball league in a neighborhood that most people wouldn't go to during the day and it was a success. He is definitely walking the talk and making a difference.

Its history lets drop it and move on

These 'young men' make their own choices. Murder is murder regardless of how screwed uo their families are.

My thoughts and prayers to out to the victims of this terrible typhoon .

In a culture where power and violence is glamorized in almost every movie released by Hollywood and in video games can we really be surprised.

it is frustrating and heartbreaking to see the way this violence is continuing in Chicago. I applaud the efforts of Mr Holt and Coach Carroll

I applaud what the Coach is doing. More young people in the United States need programs like his.

I am really disappointed with 4 teenagers beat up on black teenager on caught the tape! I am so glad the 4 teenagers already charged! My heart goes to his mom who lost her son........ I don't like violence at all, Not acceptable beat on people!

How and why can human beings just stand around and watch someone being beaten to death? Where is the respect for each other? It needs to start in the home!

The violence is Chicago - especially on the south side goes back much further than 2 years. It's been going on for decades. The gang situation in the area is goes back further than the current generation. Although not all the victims are gang members - they are often caught in the cross fire or turf wars....

Some of these parents are working so hard just to put food on the table they aren't paying attention to what their kids are listening to, watching and reading. The entertainment world is covered in glorified violence and kids who don't have someone to tell them this isn't acceptable and their are consequences can become monsters.

Today, both parents have to work in order to put a roof over their heads and eat! Therefore, these kids end up governing themselves. They are looking for an identity beyond their family.

The Gang becomes their family! Therefore, the only way we can even come close to stop this from happening is to try them in an adult court for murder!

They have so much hope only to get into violonce and gangs it's so sad .

Its got to the point to where people start taking up bets on how long its going to take for these guys to kill each other

Why is it that our national leaders and Hollywood celebrities are not discussing childhood poverty and violence against children – in Chicago and all of our major cities? AC360 is the only place I am hearing about this – and it is not enough.

Anderson, I think that the federal government should make it a nation wide felony to be in a gang.And parents should be made partially responsible for the deeds of their children.I bet the parents of those teens who beat this boy to death ,have shown little to no interest in their children.See what happens,the good child that had the good parenting fell victim to the children left to chance,what an awful,awful shame.

My God! What is going on with this kids? I can't believe this, I can't believe this poor kid was murdered in broad daylight, in front of a group of his peers and by his own peers, there is no EXCUSE for this crime! I am sickened, heartbroken for his family and mad, angry that this can happen to an innocent child while he was doing the right thing, going to school, trying to find a way out of that chaotic disaster and the violence around him. Where are the lawmakers, the councilmen/women, the law enforcement, the school authorities and last but not least the parents of this violent children? I am sickened, education starts in the home, good behavior, respect and integrity begins with parenting, and I don't care who says that it isn't so. PARENTS where are you?

Parents who turn in their children... could wind up being killed by their children as their family is with the Gangs!!!

It makes me sad that this is how survival of the fittest works.

This is how teenagers get a bad name. (And yes, I'm sitting here taking notes AC360 for my Government class.)

Are the other members of the community too afraid to speak out? If you are a parent and you speak out, will your child be a target? That's a hard choice to make if your own immediate safety is not guaranteed.

@ Cessy: sorry to hear about your family's and friend's in the Philippines. At least their lives were spared!

Not only a culture of silence we have become a desensitized culture. You can see these types of beating videos all over youtube. There was a "contest" for lack of a better word by schools here in SoCal where students were trying to capture the best fights and beatings by students against other students. It's all very sad and it's very scary.

Anderson, I agree there is a "stop snitchin" attitude that runs rampant in these communities. Nothing will change as long as that exists.

This city is out of control its past time for out side help.

This story is heartbreaking!!!
D. Albert, 16yrs, RIP

What is going in with Chicago?
Has Mayor Richard Daly said anything?

When will the violence in Chicago stop, I live 3hrs from Chicago and its a concern for me. Innocent people everyday are dying in the mean streets of Chicago, its time we all take a stand regular people and celebrity's. Mayor Richard Daley the country is demanding you step up as mayor or get out of office cuz over 300 murders related to guns and gang violence is unacceptable, Stop the madness Chicago

The chronic and consistent violence in Chicago among the city's children is beyond belief. And, many of the children who are getting murdered, are good kids, who are Not a part of Any gang.

There needs to be a Real and Noticeable Intervention to Stop this violence. Does anyone have a Real solution.

The fact that not one of the kids did not defend him is likely attributable to Fear of losing their lives too. I know many of us would have liked to have seen them as a group defend the young man.
BUT, as pointed out by one of the panelists, they really would risk their own lives! And, the way things are going they likely would be.

@Anderson-The truth is, most of those children do not want to snitch because they are scared of stitches..literally they are scared they might either get beat up or killed...

Earth liberation .... burning a home??? I see that as a contradiction in terms!!!

I guess "Only dead fish go with the flow" and also.

Sara dont got nothing on Erica

i'm going to have to go with (c) only because it sounds like something that would come from the former Alaskan gov

option 2) wow I can't wait not to read it....Btw when is your next book coming out?

yes I agree...there are parents who chose not to give up their children NO snitching policy...for most underprivileged families, their children are the ones who brings in the money by selling drugs, worst, their bodies so they are out in the streets instead of being in school.

The root of the violence needs to be addressed. What do sociologists say are the root causes of this extremes numbness of these kids?

Sarahs' book: I'm guessing C.... only dead fish...

All are bad titles. She shouldnt use any. All stink ; )

Maybe if Chicago gets the Olympics, some of the millions of dollars that will flow into the city could be set aside to help address youth violence and safety in schools.

@ Mike Armstrong TX

I always thought if we could place all the gang members on an island and let them work it out. At least innocent citizens would be safe.

I had to laugh when I heard what Palin was naming her book, but I'm not surprised she'd actually go there.

Cessy, Chicago IL,
My heart goes to you!!! I am pray for your sister and friends in Philippines...... My thoughts and prayer with you.

@Mike Armstrong TX., I couldn't care less if these criminals want to kill one another, but it is always the innocent decent kids that get murdered or harmed.

Mr Cooper, I'm a mother of 2 and grandmother of 6. Ordinarily I'd say "bury the guy under the jailhouse". But - this is Roman Polanski - a Holocaust victim and a victim of the Manson family. I can't speak for all boomers or other folks living during the 60s, but to me - the fact of having been a victim of 'the crime of the century' washes away a lot of sin. Plus the fact that his charges were pled down to "having sexual intercourse.....", not "rape". Let him go.

Oh no...not more about Sarah Palin! Enough already!

Children today need help building good, healthy relationships with positive people. This is what a lot of young people today lack.. and it leads to what we've seen in Chicago.

Drew's story is very eerie!!!!

I have to say I supported the destruction of the lots full of Hummers.

I liked the legal analyst (Lisa?) a lot–I thought that her answers were concise and insightful and cut through a lot of the crap. You should invite her back more for relevant issues.

Has anyone here heard of ELF (Earth Liberation Front) before?

@ Minou, NYC-Thanks! It's tough but I'm glad that all my extended family and friends are safe. However, there were the not so lucky ones and I pray for them.

Nope... Palin chose "Going Roque" (after the SNL skit) ... Good grief has she become money hungry! :O

@Jane-VT. I agree with you..the title is likely "only dead fish go with the flow". It really sounds like Plainese.

It's beyond me that so many people think that violence will get them what they want. Ever heard of Gandhi?

bring him back and try him again if it has to be so by the U.S. laws
but it won't change the fact that a young girl was rapted and that the man responsible for it has been in the public eye for the last 30 yrs and has not done it again

Do these ecoterrorist know what further impact they are having on the environment with fires and all the pollutants that they put in the atmosphere? Not to mention the plant life that is destroyed after these "attacks" or that burning peoples homes down only caused them to rebuild it which means additional waste is being produced. It doesn't make sense to me.

On the question of why violence.. Lets take a good look at our country.. I am old and this was happenig when i was a teenager growing up in W LA. ITS NOT DUE TO ANGER.. Its about BEING BAD and BAD being glamorized in our music and videos!!. We want to be the Baddest and show everyone we are the Baddest. Violence happens differently depending on the Ethnicity of where the violence occurred. White violence is mostly pre-meditated. Black and Hispanic violence is mostly espontanoueos. U don't have to agree.

Polanski's crime was not simply a horrible case of sexual assault against a 13 year old girl. It is also a crime against society. Society has laws strictly prohibiting acts of violence and sexual misconduct especially with regard to minors. Most of us do not need moral guidelines and laws in order to avoid hurting children. Common sense tells us that children are in no position to protect themselves from, or consent to sexual acts with adults. Those in society that do need those guidelines, and especially those who ignore them, should realize that perpetrating these kinds of acts against children will expose them to the fullest exposure to criminal prosecution and subsequent imprisonment. Polanski still owes society a debt for his heinous actions.

Extremists like this reflect badly on legitimate environmentalists.

Emily – I most certainly have. As a PETA member, I often had to fend off urban legends regarding us supposedly being involved with the ELF/ALF people. Those types make all of the peaceful activists look bad.

He directed "The Pianist" but used his to victimize a 13-year-old girl. Send him to prison!

Destroying property is Not environmental friendly!

My heart goes out to Travolta! That was a very sick act to take advantage of a family who is grieving the loss of a child!

I hope they hang that person by their "thumbs"

Back to Mr. Polanski - Nothing he's been through excuses the crime.
Everybody has an excuse when they do something wrong.

@ Megan, Shoreline WA- Thank you.

What disturbs me most about the FaceBook threat against the president is that people who participate in this over-the-top hatred are doing the entire country more harm than good. Showing disresepct for the office of the President, has the potential to lessen our influence and leverage all over the world–it's like shooting ourselves in the foot.

Dodie California its sad that people are like animals i think your right but we cant give some body else our proublems.

Hey Anderson
I think that Mr Polanski should be extradited to America. He commited a crime, played guilty, fled to another country....
At this point it's not about what the victim wants. Its about " we must to be equal by the Law" . He has to pay for his crime. I can't conceive another perception.
Thank you.
Eliane

Good night all sweet dreams, read you later

It would be interesting to read what Sarah Palin has to say when she's not reacting to an immediate question or situation.

Oh Iran firing those missiles, doesn't it make everyone feel good.

I think President Obama is on the right track.

Not right to use undue influence to pressure a change of govt in Iran, that was tried once or more.

Very sad about the death of Derrion Albert. It looks like the bystanders were screaming at the culprits to stop but were afraid for their own safety. An outrage. Outreach to young people in gangs or who could be in gangs helps. Need more involvement parents/teachers/police in a city in crisis.

B) I'm Maverick, Too

I'm glad Sully is back flying. We need pilots like him.

interesting title for Mrs. Palin.

Rogue
by
definition
–noun
1. a dishonest, knavish person; scoundrel.
2. a playfully mischievous person; scamp: The youngest boys are little rogues.
3. a tramp or vagabond.
4. a rogue elephant or other animal of similar disposition.
5. Biology. a usually inferior organism, esp. a plant, varying markedly from the normal.
–verb (used without object)
6. to live or act as a rogue.
–verb (used with object)
7. to cheat.
8. to uproot or destroy (plants, etc., that do not conform to a desired standard).
9. to perform this operation upon: to rogue a field.
–adjective
10. (of an animal) having an abnormally savage or unpredictable disposition, as a rogue elephant.
11. no longer obedient, belonging, or accepted and hence not controllable or answerable; deviating, renegade: a rogue cop; a rogue union local.

Going Rogue? I wish it was called Going Away.

"Going Rogue'? Can Palin please just be "Going Away"?

@Mike, Syracuse, NY ...what do you think is going to happen with Iran?
I can't see the gov. getting involved in a third "war", which is why I think they decided to enter talks with them.

awwwww....(C) would've been perfect!

That is some pig.

I love"Swine Flew" ! lol

the piglet is so cute!!! history in the making on 360??? never!

awesomeness!

Swine Flew how creative

yay, the Beat360 was on t.v. tonight!

Jo Ann – I agree. It just reminds me of the "militia" movement that grew popularity during the early and mid 90-'s. I say don't put a lable on violence!

I actually went web-searching after I saw that picture on the site earlier. I was ready to become outraged that people were throwing pigs...

Well since it's a book at least we can read it an not have to hear Palin's annoying voice.

Mr. Polanski is a child abuser because he has admitted to charges involving drugging, sodomizing and raping a thirteen year old child. I agree with Barbara, JoAnn, Outraged, Carla, Syed, Wa, Sasha and Lisa Bloom. Time does not excuse his crime. He needs to be extradited and prosecuted.

What I don't understand and maybe someone can explain it, is how the E.L.F stand to protect the Earth, stop the destruction of the Earth when they cause the amount if devestaion that has been caused? Fires aren't always Earth frienddly especially when SUV's are on fire.
Maybe its because I am a Canadian but I don't get it

I though the book would have 'hockey mom' in the title...but then we know, her kids don't even play hockey.

Good night guys sweet dreams.

Casey. Great comment about that person who posted the pathetic Facebook poll regarding the president.

It sounds like they may be zeroing on on the guilty party. I hope so!!

Adrianne- we don't get it either.

good night all, cute pig. Guess the director had to combine the shot with beat 360 since it was only going to happen when pigs fly ...

Nice beat 360!!!!!! Congrats to Joey and Heather!!!!! Awesome caption!!! I love see pig flew!!! LOL!

Good night Anderson, Erica, Ed Henry, David Gergen and my friends Twitter/Facebook Bloggers!!!!!
See you tomorrow night!
Have a great night and sleep tight everyone!!!!
Day of the shot with fly pig!!!!!!!!!! Love shot of pig!!!!!! Awwwww!!!!! Awesome shot!

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

Sweet dreams. Thank you for the show!

@ Chris Sosa – Boston, MA ...Thanks for the info!!

Everyone, I hope that you enjoy your evening.

Oh I wish she would just go away.

Hope the Secret Service gets the person who put that poll on Facebook.

Good night everybody.

Another blazing hot blog, especailly re: Polansky!

Thank you Anderson Erica & Team 360 and good night to you too.
Good night fellow bloggers, great blog.

The combo shot: The pig -Great.

How do you get a pig to do that? Wouldn't that hurt their belly? I find that mildly disturbing, if entertaining (kind of).

That pig has talent!

Have a good Tuesday everyone!

Sorry, but I think that is cruel. I am sure it wasn't their choice to be forced on that diving board.

Good night everyone, sleep tight! This little pig is going to the market. 99 flying pig, 98 flying pig, 97 flying pig...

Loved the shot!! Goodnight everyone . Peace to all of you and yours.

Ok, no need to get morbid on us. I'm going to go enjoy a vegan meal.

Goodnight, everyone.

Going Rogue yep that's the best one.

Those pigs were hot dogs...

I have seen Babe...

Good night Isabel, good night everyone.