Sean Penn's Mission in Haiti: Join the Live Chat
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Tonight on 360°, actor Sean Penn on his efforts to help quake survivors in Haiti. Why are the homeless still in limbo nearly two months after the disaster? We're keeping them honest. Plus, big questions being raised after the arrest of the Pennsylvania woman who goes by the name "Jihad Jane" and the Islamic extremists here in the U.S. who support her.
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@Nancy in Oregon,
It's really something, (Jihad Jane & Carlos)
This whole code of silence and 'stop snitching' thing has to stop, its ridiculous
The level of deaths due to gangs, is caused by gun availability.
Most developed countries ban guns. period. and gang violence is mostly knife violence. The death rate is a tiny fraction.
The underlying problems do still need to be addressed but more teens live long enough to grow or recover out of the gangs.
I agree with him too, Casey, but I think more was going on for him than just 'passion for a cause'. It sounded like his whole 'reason for being' was wrapped up in that.
Bloggers,
I agree all of you....... Rep Patrick Kennedy is absolutely right about media....... I agree with him, I am supporting him, Yes, He have to right angry about Media.
If a police dispatcher or patrol officer is on the drug cartel payroll, they can easily look up informant names, address's, place of employment etc. Those that are keeping silent from gang violence know this.
It's so easy to blame the government of haiti because of pass reputation. The reality is that The UN and the NOGs been taking haiti aid money for decades. The UN is getting paid 640 million dollars a year from Haiti aid funds. There are more than 10,000 NGOs in haiti. Why is that? Anybody who is been to haiti can tell you that these people are super richm they live in mansions, drive the nicest cars while the people are dying of hunger.
yeap! killed by his own gang... like I said, there is NO loyalty in gangs
He said "Soldiers too!" Let's make it a real "Rambo" shall we.
It's amazing the Story of Carlos! What a brave kid!
Corey Haim is dead??? Noooo! I adore him, I am 33 years old and practically he was one of my favorite actors in the 80's, I love his movies specially License to drive!! I can`t bellieve he' s dead! Another hollywood actor that we lose too soon!
Those gangs are such a dead end. What a waste of life.
We didn't have 911 when I was little...and I can't remember being taught to call the Operator, 'O'....we were mainly taught to climb out a window and run for help!
Anderson, I work on that show – I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant. I have interviewed the families, it's actually quite incredible, and way more common than you think. Some women barely gain any weight and show literally no signs. The ones I interviewed had no idea they were pregnant until they went into labor. Then they thought they were dying. Until baby popped out. Crazy.
I agree completely with Kennedy about the media posturing. I want to hear real news, not trivial, sensational, shocking sound bites and pseudo-opinions. Why can;t the media actually report on bills and voting records and actually make an effort to educate us about things that really matter?
Robert Kennedy is a distant relative from the Brian Boru lineage.
We are passionate about what we do and try to champion the meek.
The media needs to note all facets of things going on but I know that is not always easy to do.
It takes someone passionately yelling to bring that attention back.
Casey-CA
Like your post. Can we really shut down these sites? Do we have legal garounds? Perhaps under Hate Speech laws?
I understand food and clothing, medication and money are being provided to the Haitian people, but how about pre-fabricated homes being flown into Haiti by the US Military, especially since AC-360 aired people living in tent tarp cities.
Also, I would like to hear more about the earthquake in Chile.
Thank you CNN AC-360 for your newsworthy reporting.
I didn't know I was pregnant! I still find those stories hard to believe
I'm not sure what exactly Patrick said but he certainly took on his father's presentation style with the passion.
Once when my little boy was two and half I fell and hit by head . I really didn't need medical attenton but the police came to see if I was ago.also they told my son they good not belive he knew to dial 911
That is fricky – how do you not know that you a pregnant – we expect that the baby moves inside...
Lori, he probably had more going on than conviction about the issue.
It is very sad that Corey Haim passed away.
Drugs take a toll on the body even after you stop.
The over the counter drugs could have messed things up for him.
IT is very sad.
He was a good actor. I wish his mom well. Sorry for her loss.
Lol, Gates photo looks like a colonic advertisement.
didnt even know she is pregnant????
...well, I didnt even know I was FAT ( no, not really- just kidding!)
I agree, Emily. On the one hand you have a desperately insecure, hateful 'Jihad Jane', and on the other you have this fabulous little boy.....probably very different early lives, too.
I agree with Kennedy's sentiment at least.
What the press chooses to focus on is often ridiculous.
@Don–Yes, but the people at ports want bribes.
I agree with the congressman. Sex scandal takes too much 24/7 news.
Boy, I have never seen any official worked up to such a level!
@Ron
"I have given to several aid orgs to help Haiti. I now feel like it's gone to fraud. How do I know?"
Those aid organizations as well as the Haitian government must be held accountable for aid they received. They must be pressured into doing so..
kennedy is upset. He lost it! He's right too!
RIP Corey Haim @>–
I heard that his mother is fighting cancer. All the best to her, and my thoughts and prayers are with her at this time.
Seed needs to be planted in Haiti before the heavy rains come. When will the funds be available for seeds. Agriculture will be the future for Haiti
Good news from Gates, did he deliver a 500 million bribe to the Taliban? Time for America to pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Nice work, Carlos!!
Good evening all.
Wow, what a contrast!
Seeing "Jihad Jane", and then that little man, Carlos. 🙂
I'm looking forward to seeing his press conference!
@7yrs old, what a HERO!
@Lynn RN Iowa: Great job Lynn!
Devin,
Jihad Jane was coverted by Muslim against U.S. she is terrorist.
I think any jury could see somehting wrong with what those guys are doing outside teh mosque.
If the law does not see it , then it might be time to change the law?
Terrific report by Drew! Really informative.
Sometimes i think the 1st Ammendment comes back to bite us. But, it's worked for over 200 yrs.
Most Americans are not likely to get involved with terrorists!
Carlos is not only brave, he is able to think on his feet. He will go far.
Oh, may God always bless the family!
I don't think I would have been as brave, and calm as that little boy who called 9-1-1. Thank goodness I have a big dog!
Can someone please help me understand the hold up on the aid that Sean Penn mentioned? How does the threshold question relate to that?
I did not realize that so many member of the Haitian govt perished in quake. How is the Haitian govt planning to house the people in those camps? Are they planning their next move? What will be the steps they proceed to take.
Oh my god! That poor child must have been terrified! I am just listening to the 911 call.
Christine, war is sickening, you are right. They must see it as a war...and we are the 'bad guys'. It shows what human beings can do when we think someone else is the 'bad guy'.
Carlos what a brave little boy!!!
Carlos is one brave, intelligent, little boy.