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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
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Americans on the border chaos
"According to a new poll, an astounding 91% of Americans believe the illegal immigration problem is very serious or somewhat serious, and 67% favor putting the US military on the borders to stop illegals from crossing. That indicates the border is a vital issue for most Americans. Yet the federal government seems paralyzed in the face of the immigration chaos. The question is, will everyday Americans demand to be protected? And the answer - not until there is another 9/11. We are simply too distracted by our own lives to take illegal immigration personally, and that's what it will take to move the federal government - deep personal anger on the part of the folks. About a quarter-million Americans have signed the 'Secure Our Borders' petition that is available on BillOReilly.com. We are living in dangerous times. Hostile forces overseas want to kill us, while hostile forces within the USA want drastic changes in this country, including open borders. Some Americans have figured the danger out. Most have not."

Transcript/Video: FoxNews.com
Link: Sign the border petition
Tracking down Couey's sister
Guests: Factor producer Jesse Watters & Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite

Factor producer Jesse Watters ventured to Florida and located Dorothy Dixon, the sister of confessed child-killer John Couey. Dixon and two other people apparently protected Couey by lying to police about his whereabouts - their actions may have cost 9-year old Jessica Lunsford her life. Watters reported that local residents portray Couey's acquaintances as seriously troubled losers. "Two people verified that these three smoke crack on a regular basis. They don't work and they're basically low lives. No one in the town wants anything to do with them." Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite, who represents the district where Jessica Lunsford lived, is urging State Attorney Brad King to prosecute the three. "People in the district are enraged that no charges were brought against these people who clearly obstructed justice. They can be prosecuted, and we are working on some possible other angles. We're not going to let this rest."
Michael Jackson trial
Guest: Crime journalist Aphrodite Jones

Crime reporter Aphrodite Jones joined The Factor with an update on the Michael Jackson child molestation trial and the testimony of Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe. "She dropped a bombshell," Jones said. "Rowe testified that she was asked by Michael Jackson to make a video in support of him as a parent. Meaning she has testified that she lied on the tape when she told the camera that Michael Jackson was a wonderful parent. And she'll continue on the stand with what may be explosive testimony." Jones predicted that while Michael Jackson may be acquitted of child molestation, other charges may stick. "We're finding more and more witnesses coming forward saying that Jackson held children and they were not allowed off the property. He may get convicted on the false imprisonment charges and the charge of serving alcohol to a minor."
Military seizes Zarqawi's computer
Guest: Fox News military analyst Col. David Hunt

The US military has been unable to capture terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, but it has seized his laptop computer. Fox News analyst Col. David Hunt said al-Zarqaqi's hard drive is a treasure trove of valuable information. "We've got pictures on there of his disguises, information about other operatives, and information about millions of dollars in bank accounts in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. There was also information about upcoming ambushes and we're using this against him now." Col. Hunt added that one major fear is the realization that al-Zarqawi may have had enough money to purchase a nuclear device. "It is possible that he has that, because he certainly had the means and the money, and he certainly had the will."
Disciplined for mud wrestling?
Guest: Inside Edition correspondent Diane McInerney

The U.S. Army is investigating four female soldiers who were photographed mud wrestling while serving in Iraq. Inside Edition's Diane McInerney interviewed one of the soldiers and told The Factor what she discovered. "Deanna Allen is nineteen and this was her first time in another country," McInerney reported. "She says the mud wrestling was already going on when she got to a party and everybody started egging her on. She said she felt forced to do it, and says she's been made a scapegoat." McInerney said Allen is the only one of the four who has been discharged. "She lost her benefits to go to college and her medical benefits. She destroyed her career, if she was going to have a career in the military." The Factor argued that Deanna Allen should not be the only person to pay a price. "Certainly the commanding officer who was at that party should be discharged. This kind of incident is used around the world to hurt the USA."
American children & abortions
Guests: Patricia Coll, National Right to Life Committee & Mary Alice Carr, NARAL

A proposed federal law would make it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion in order to avoid a state's parental notification laws. Right-to-life activist Patricia Coll praised the law. "It's clear that the American public supports parental involvement. This bill helps encourage and facilitate parent-child relationships." Mary Alice Carr of pro-choice NARAL predicted the law will pass, but called it a dangerous infringement on reproductive rights. "This is not about taking someone across the state line. This is about a young woman choosing to travel on her own. This law leads to later abortion and puts young people in danger." The Factor agreed that the law will pass, contending that most Americans agree with its provisions. "Overwhelmingly people don't want their children transported by third parties into permissive states to have an abortion without their parents' consent or knowledge. I am fine with anyone going to jail who takes my child for an abortion without my permission."
Missing fianc�e?
Guest: Former homicide detective Rod Wheeler

A 32-year old Georgia woman named Jennifer Wilbanks, who is supposed to be married this Saturday, went out for a run this week and hasn't been seen since. Former homicide detective Rod Wheeler said cases like this are increasingly common. "There is a surge in missing adults in the United States. People perpetrating these crimes seem to think they can get away with it." Wheeler added that most adult abductions are done by someone who knows the victim. "Sixty percent of the adults that come up missing are due to a relationship that has gone bad or someone they were already familiar with." The Factor urged the creation of a national data base of convicted sex offenders. "All those guys should have their DNA on file with the feds. And everybody's got to be on guard. If this can happen in Duluth, Georgia, it can happen anywhere."
Viewers sound off
Factor Words of the Day
Many of you weighed in on the 5-year old Florida girl who was handcuffed by the police. Some excerpts from your e-mails:

Mary Jo Parent, Cedar MI: "My heart aches for that little girl. She certainly did cause a problem, but reassuring words would have been more effective than handcuffs."

Dan Stivler, Tampa FL: "Bill, as a former prosecutor, I can tell you that handcuffs are standard procedure. Teachers in Florida can't touch students, even in self defense."

Linda Bergman, Argyle, TX: "What's outrageous to me is that we are living in a permissive society with no boundaries placed on children. Single women think it's okay to have kids and many parents do not hold children accountable for anything. The schools have no choice but to call the police."

Another story that generated intense interest - the ACLU's defense of the North American Man Boy Love Association:

Joan Davidson, Staten Island NY: "I don't understand how NAMBLA is allowed to exist if it advocates molesting young boys."

Jazon Fletcher, New Orleans LA: "After watching your coverage of the ACLU representing NAMBLA, I destroyed my ACLU card and urge others to do the same."

Book Mentions
Check out the books mentioned during this show.
They Just Don't Get It: How the Washington Political Machine is Still Compromising Your Safety--and What You Can Do About It
by David Hunt

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