Guests: Mike Posner, Human Rights First & Jonathan Turley, Georgetown University

"The American Civil Liberties Union and the group Human Rights First have filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on behalf of eight foreign men who claim they were tortured by US forces. Talking Points believes any violations of military law--torture, executions, false imprisonment--should be vigorously prosecuted. That being said, Talking Points also believes the ACLU is the most dangerous organization in the country and is trying to paralyze the federal government by suing over a bevy of anti-terror strategies. The ACLU is putting us all in danger by its fanatical opposition to fighting the war on terror. The ACLU opposes the Patriot Act and believes alleged terrorists wearing civilian clothing should have Geneva Convention rights and attorneys paid for by the American taxpayers. In fact, Talking Points could not find one proactive anti-terror measure that the ACLU supports. The executives who run the ACLU are very well paid, funded by billionaire George Soros and others. And the more bad things the ACLU can say about America, the more money comes rolling in. Get the picture? It is awful."

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Two observers joined The Factor with different views on the lawsuit and its merits. "Thirty-seven people have died in US custody," said Mike Posner of Human Rights First. "This lawsuit is about something we should not countenance--torture and abuse of people in US custody. We want to see the rules changed so that rights are respected, and this lawsuit is a last resort." Jonathan Turley of Georgetown University said the lawsuit, while not without its merits, will probably be dismissed. "The federal courts are very hostile to the application of US laws to foreign nationals. It's the most difficult type of lawsuit you could possibly bring. But I'm glad the ACLU is there, and it takes courage to say unpopular things." The Factor again accused the ACLU and like-minded organizations of undermining the war on terror. "It's unreasonable to be against every proactive measure. Every measure to fight terror is opposed, and people are getting furious."

Guest: Bill Coulson, attorney

Federal District Court Judge Joan Lefkow returned to her home Monday night and discovered the dead bodies of her husband and her 89-year old mother, both of whom were shot in the head. Judge Lefkow's own life had been threatened by white supremacist Matthew Hale, and she is now under federal protection. "We're all horrified," said her longtime friend Bill Coulson. "Joan Lefkow is a terrific judge. She has great empathy for the little guy and a calming temperament. If indeed this was related to her service as a judge, it's an assault on the entire civil justice system in this country."

Guests: Attorneys Hugh Ferguson & Annette Baker

Joan Kennedy, the former wife of Senator Edward Kennedy, has been placed under the guardianship of her children, who say guardianship will help them ensure that Mrs. Kennedy receives treatment for her chronic alcoholism. Family law attorneys Hugh Ferguson and Annette Baker joined The Factor with advice on to deal with a relative who has lost control. "When it does come to that point," Ferguson said, "family members can petition the court and file for guardianship. A physician would have to say the person is not competent to make decisions, and the court would award guardianship." Baker added that guardianship is not awarded casually. "The court has very strict oversight of guardianships that it issues. In the Kennedy case, the situation will be reevaluated every six months."

Guest: Joseph Scarpino, victim of violence

Security cameras have occasionally caught acts of random violence. In one notorious case, Joseph Scarpino of Akron, Ohio was brutally beaten by 295-pound Mark Jones in a pizza parlor as other customers looked on. Jones has been sentenced to four years for felonious assault, and Scarpino is planning to sue his attacker. "The most important thing," Scarpino told The Factor, "is that people don't realize how quickly a situation can turn against them, and how it affects their lives." The Factor expressed sympathy for Scarpino. "I felt bad for you, and I'm glad this guy got the four years in prison. Thank God they had the camera there."

Guest: Kansas Attorney General Phil Kline

As reported previously on The Factor, Dr. George Tiller performs hundreds of late term and partial birth abortions, which are banned in Kansas unless the mother's health is in danger. Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline wants to examine Tiller's records to determine if he has been breaking that law or been performing abortions on underage girls. "Dr. Tiller performs more late term abortions than virtually any doctor in the United States," Kline told The Factor. "The doctor has earned a lot of money and has earned world wide renown for this procedure. If I find evidence of unlawful late-term abortions, I will prosecute." Pro-choice groups accuse Kline of violating privacy, which he disputes. "We do not need to know the women's names. The documents would be provided to the court under seal, and would not be released to the public. In every other crime case medical records are used. It's only the abortion clinics who say they can rise above the law."

Guest: Father Owen Kearns, National Catholic Register

Last month the Roman Catholic Church began training 100 priests in exorcism ? church authorities say there is a growing demand for exorcisms around the world. " Satanism is becoming very prevalent," claimed Father Owen Kearns of the National Catholic Register, "especially in Italy. And a lot of parents and young people are turning to priests for help. The purpose of the course is to teach priests how to distinguish between people who are psychologically disturbed and those who really are possessed by the devil."