Editor's Note: After last night's AC360°, we heard from many of you about abortion and climate change. Some feel that the abortion segment would have been more useful if the background wasn’t an empty, sterile room. Thanks were heard for the explanation behind the climate control hacked emails and more questions were raised about the email controversy. What do you think?

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Thank you for explaining the truth behind the CRU emails. I am so sick of the sound bite treatment of a few choice quotes without any analysis or explanation. Many of these emails use jargon from the scientific community that most people are not familiar with, and thus the misinterpretation of them by the public is inevitable.

First I enjoy your show very much. I am wondering why no one in the media wants to investigate the person or persons who did the "hacking" of the climate research e-mails you and Campbell Brown are reporting on. Doesn't it seem like it is a case of deliberately trying to vandalize the world climate talks in Copenhagen by releasing the e-mail at this time? Couldn't there be a right wing conspiracy to attempt to cast doubt on climate theory by mounting a propaganda campaign to go along with the "hacked" e-mails. Why don't you investigate that??? Again I enjoy your show, but I think you should look into the other side of this issue.

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Editor's Note: After last night's AC360° we heard from many of you about Adam Lambert’s controversial performance, about why many of you were pleased we weren't covering the Tiger Woods story and about the format of the program. What do you think? Let us know!
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Hey Anderson! Your program was very good yesterday. The discussion with the guests and you around the TV-table was nice, intelligent and instructive. Better yet your program gave attention to questions about the new strategy in Afghanistan. This is an important issue and of interest to all! Thanks!

This was much better than discussing the Tiger Woods's extramarital affairs.

Although , I'm not a a Greta lover , her show now has me as a new viewer . I'm disappointed in AC360, as well as , CNN in general , for their narowness of news coverage, i.e. , Climategate & Acorn , are imporant stories. No , to being a Rebuplican .... I'm an Independent. David Gergen is CNN's only asset anymore . Sad !

Editor's Note: We heard from many of you about the panel we had on last night to discuss President Obama’s speech about the new strategy in Afghanistan. The various panel members were referred to as “the voice of reason,” “intelligent” and unbelievably talented. While some of you do not know if sending more troops to Afghanistan is a good idea or not, they appreciated the informative, extended, impartial coverage the panel gave.
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Finally some enlightening comments on the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. The panel following the President's speech gave in depth insight into what is going on the ground and what obstacles the U.S. faces. Well done -

Fareed Zakaria is the voice of reason. Please keep him (and others like him) as part of the panel discussions for things like President Obama's speech tonight. We need more intelligent and insightful voices and less political voices. Thank you for separating the political commentators from the news reporters. Thank you for not being Fox News.

The President’s speech was measured and correct in all aspects. Tactically, follow the Marines and spend more time in each village. By pass the Af. gov. put money in the hands of the people.

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Editor's Note: After last night's AC360°, we received many comments about on Tiger Woods, the Salahi’s (White House dinner crashers) and the interview with Judge Marion Humphrey about the parole of Maurice Clemmons, the alleged cop killer in Seattle. Some of you had mixed feelings about the comments from Judge Humphrey and thanks were heard for Jeffrey Toobin’s comments on Tiger Woods, saying it was just a simple accident with nothing to investigate. About the Salahi’s, the majority felt they should be congratulated for showing the flaws in security at the White House. What do you think?

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Thank you CNN and Anderson Cooper for leading with a story about a dangerous murderer on the loose; as opposed to speculation about Tiger Woods' fender bender and "party crashers."

This story is much more important in my opinion, and I appreciate your letting us know where the perpetrator probably is. The public needs to know about this man, just in case.

The couple who attended the white house without invite should get a good service metal for exposing a weakness in the SS.

The two party crashers should get rewarded for their stunt and the Secret Service along with the President should thank them for uncovering a flaw in White House security. The weakest link has probably been eliminated by now.

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Editor's Note: After Friday night's AC360° we heard from many of you about the State Dinner crashers. Most of you disagreed with Lisa Bloom that it was no big deal because Michaele and Tareq Salahi did not try to harm anyone. Many of you also weighed in about Tiger Woods' car crash. What do you think? Let us know!

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I am positive if I had had a crash, or you, or anyone else like Tiger's crash, there would have been a blood test at the hospital re: blood alcohol or other substance, what is he trying to hide? IF we didn't watch his matches, didn't buy his endorsed products, he would not be where he is today. There seems to be 2 sets of rules for those who have, and those who have not. IF I ran over a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree first thing you would do is a drug/alcohol test! I am sick of the double standard!!!

I feel CNN legal analysts are usually on point. Lisa Bloom is part of this team but had a lapse tonight. To say no harm was done by the Whitehouse gate crashers is silly. They certainly provided some food for thought for terrorists. If that is not acted upon, it looked President Obama's staff do not have their act together or perhaps that they by-pass security for prominent DC couples or reality TV stars. No matter how you slice it, some examples need to be set here. Lisa should think again. i usually agree with her opinions.

Editor's Note: We heard from many of you after Wednesday night's AC360° about the couple that crashed the White House State Dinner. Some wondered what else the security may have missed, though others thought it was not a big deal. And many of you sent in Happy Thanksgiving wishes.
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My comment is relevant to the issue: in terms of AC 360 : positive 5 Star subject; white House Intruders: first CNN clarified the confusion that this technically was not a State Dinner but that the White House could elevated it to whatever status. If the white House cannot protect itself, it is really scary what other breeches of security happen we never hear about daily and globally and most importantly to our troops. Very serious issue.

The Secret Service should have known the party intruders were bogus when their balloon landed on the White House lawn.

Happy Thanksgiving to y'all at CNN!

Editor's Note: We received more feedback about the great job Erica did filling in for Anderson last night. Many also wrote in to let us know that they are looking forward to CNN Heroes on Thanksgiving night at 9PM. What about you?
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Erica Hill is the female version of Anderson...she is really good and shares the same combination of seriousness and serendipity that Anderson conveys. I look forward to catching up on the day's news with both of you after I have cooked dinner and done the dishes....keep up the good work!

I am looking forward to watch the CNN Heroes on this Thanksgiving night. I wanted to share the extraordinary story about my true hero “my daughter”. My daughter is 5 years old and a child prodigy (doing her 5th grade) adopted and granted wishes at Make a Wish Foundation with her own income. She inspired us to adopt a school in rural India at the age of 3 years and also every year we contribute funds to various organizations including Eye foundation, Cancer Foundation and Homeless Shelters. She is our true hero who taught us that giving is divine!

Editor's Note: Many of you wrote in to tell us how much you enjoyed Erica filling in for Anderson last night. We're also still hearing from people about the “Killings in the Canal” investigation.  Many of you thanked us for the “Keeping them honest” segment about the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. What do you think? Let us know!

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I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for giving Erica Hill the fill-in slot when Anderson Cooper has to be away. I think that she is a top-notch anchor and she is my favorite person to fill-in. Her interview with Madeleine Albright several months ago and her discussion panel tonight involving Gloria Steinem were fantastic. I would really like to see her become Mr. Cooper's permanent substitute. She is more than capable of taking the lead; she is outstanding. She's not only a terrific reporter and anchor; she knows the format and style of the show better than everybody else because she is a part of it every evening. I can't think of anybody better suited to fill in, even though I do enjoy the other anchors. Let's see more of Erica Hill!

Thank you for your story on "Battlefield Justice". As a Vietnam veteran, I deeply feel that Sargeants Hately, Mayo, and Lahey should be pardoned. Technically they are guilty, but under the circumstances, considering the stress and frustration they are under, they need compassion and forgiveness. They were convicted by the commanding officers who had to be politically correct. After serving three terms in Iraq, and watching his commanding officer's revolving door of releasing prisoners, frustration has to build, No wonder he took justice into his own hands, he had to be tired of putting his life on the line capturing enemies , only to see them released to shoot at him again. How can you do your job under these circumstances? Why should he put his life on the line every day?

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Editor's Note: Most of the feedback we received after Friday's AC360° was about the “Killings at the Canal” investigation. Most of you wrote in to say that you believe the killings were justified and that the soldiers should not be charged for them. Still, others disagreed. What do you think? Any more feedback about this special investigation?

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I think this is sickening the way our soldiers are being treated! This war. During the Vietnam, Korean or ww2 did Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Italy or Germany treat any of their prisoners or detainees the way we do. No they just shot them or tortured them. Wake up America this is a war of the worst kind, terrorism. There is no need for proof of act for terrorists, insurgents or detainees in war. More and more of our soldiers are being killed do to our rules of law; it does not apply in war! We are pathetic. We need to wake up

I cannot believe the system wants to punish the 4 soldiers of the canal. DO THEY NOT REMEMBER 911. Do they think the prisoners would let us go? I don't think so. Have some compassion for the soldiers THE GOVERNMENT SENDS OVER THERE. They do not choose to do this. They have families they would rather be with. Talk about STRESS. Let the ones that are judging take their place and see what they would do.

I don’t understand why the army is trying our guys. Either it’s a war or it isn’t – war means killing – don’t tell our guys to do their job then send them to jail for doing it!

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