On The O'Reilly Factor...

• Talking Points Memo
  Obama gets involved in Trayvon Martin controversy
• Top Story
  Congressman blames Mitt Romney and white people for anti-Latino discrimination
• Fridays with Geraldo Segment
  NYPD under fire for frisking minorities
• Impact Segment
  Liberals continue to accuse GOP of 'War on Women'
• Personal Story Segment
  How will Tim Tebow be received in NYC?
• Lou's the Boss Segment
  DREAM Act: Fairness or amnesty for illegals?
• Back of Book Segment
  Dumbest Things: CBS does undercover investigation of Republican fundraiser
• Factor Mail
  Viewers Sound Off
• Pinheads and Patriots
  Katy Perry, Leatherneck
  
  

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"As you may know, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a high school senior in Sanford, Florida, was shot dead a few weeks ago by 28-year-old George Zimmerman, who was acting as a 'neighborhood watch' guy. Zimmerman says he shot the teenager because he felt the young man was a danger to him; he has not been charged with any crime and continues to carry the weapon that killed Trayvon. Today President Obama said a thorough investigation 'is absolutely imperative.' The President's verbal involvement in the case is appropriate; we simply cannot have American citizens gunned down in the street without resolution. Talking Points is not going to come to any conclusion, but every decent American should want justice in this case."

After an Hispanic basketball player was taunted by the opposing crowd, Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez blamed "white people" in general and Mitt Romney in particular. The Factor explored the issue with Fox News contributor Linda Chavez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha. "There's been a national dialogue that's been troubling to lots of Latinos for a long time," Rocha said. "Just listen to what the presidential candidates are saying on the stump or look at the Arizona law. It seems like people are singling out Latinos." But Chavez wasn't ready to condemn the basketball fans. "These kinds of nasty ethnic slurs are a fabric of history - Irish were always blamed for being drunken, Germans for being too aggressive. Was it nasty for these kids to do this? Absolutely, but they apologized." The Factor cautioned against turning a taunt into a symbol of deep racism: "I don't see this as a reflection of anti-Hispanic bias, I see it as a stupid, immature sporting arena taunt. That's all!"

New York City cops are being criticized because the vast majority of their stop-and-search techniques are employed against black and Hispanic citizens. But Geraldo Rivera heartily endorsed the NYPD and its policies. "I support the Bloomberg administration," Rivera said. "I think Michael Bloomberg is the best mayor New York has ever had and he's got the best police commissioner in Ray Kelly. They tell me they need this to keep the city safe and I believe them. I know it's a pain in the neck for minority youngsters, but the city is a lot safer than it used to be - graffiti is gone, squeegee men are gone and street crime is down." Rivera also defended his controversial warning that young black males shouldn't dress in hooded sweatshirts. "My thesis is this: Parents, don't let your kids go out wearing these damned hoodies because they can attract the attention not only of the cops, but also of nut jobs like this George Zimmerman in Florida. If you dress like a wannabe gangster, some knucklehead is going to take you at your word."

Left-leaning folks proclaim that Republicans and conservatives are waging a "war on women." The Factor discussed that allegation with radio talk show hosts Janine Turner and Leslie Marshall. "I don't feel there is a 'war' by every Republican," Marshall said, "but this is an election year and both left and right like to use words that get peoples' attention and titillate." Turner portrayed the entire controversy as an orchestrated diversion. "President Obama can't win with jobs and women, he can't win with the economy and women, he can't win with Obamacare and women, so they've created this phony war. Women are smarter than this and we're not going to fall for this - the only ones who are, are the ones who want to perpetuate this lie." Trying to put the issue to rest, The Factor bluntly declared, "There's no war by the Republican Party on American women."

Quarterback Tim Tebow, known for his open displays of faith, has been traded to the New York Jets. The Factor asked Sports Illustrated's B.J. Schecter what kind of reception Tebow can expect. "I think this is a disaster waiting to happen," Schecter declared, "because Tim Tebow is going to bring a circus. He's done everything right, but he's extremely polarizing. The reason is the way he plays the game and the way he carries himself. It's no indictment on him, but the media has built him up to be this holier-than-thou guy who can do no wrong. The media will focus on his religion and his style of play." The Factor agreed that Tebow should be prepared for life in a perpetual spotlight: "The New York press is brutal and they're looking for negative stories. I think secularism will rule and they're going to take shots at Tebow."

Fox Business host Lou Dobbs entered the No Spin Zone to opine on the DREAM Act, which would grant citizenship to illegal aliens who meet certain criteria, such as attending college or serving in the military. "I absolutely do not favor it the way it's constructed," Dobbs said. "The major negative is that it introduces chain migration - that is, bringing in family members if you give the path to legalization to young people. They could bring in all of their immediate families, and they then could bring in extended family members. It is what many call a 'backdoor amnesty.' Senator Marco Rubio is working with his colleagues to come up with what he thinks will be a better approach, which will be a path to legalization but not citizenship."

Greg Gutfeld and Arthel Neville wrapped up the week with some folks who were notable for their downright stupidity. Neville picked CBS News, which used a hidden camera to "expose" Republican politicians spending time with lobbyists. "It doesn't matter which side of the political fence you sit on," Neville said, "this is what happens at those fundraisers. CBS was trying to give viewers access to pictures they don't usually see." Gutfeld singled out Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who flatly denied saying something she had said on tape. "Her big mistake," Gutfeld said, "is that she doesn't understand the word 'literally.' She said Republicans are 'literally' dragging people in the past, which is impossible unless she has a time machine hiding in her hair. But she's the best thing that happened to Republicans since khakis - her name in Esperanto means 'annoying lady.'" The Factor went with Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who gave himself an 'A' for restraining gas prices.

Chuck Woolweaver, Boynton Beach, FL: "Media Matters' attack on Rush Limbaugh has nothing to do with Sandra Fluke. The left can't compete with him so they attack."

Roger Salyer, Florence, SC: "Organizational intimidation is not free speech! It is, as you call it Bill, a totalitarian tactic to stop expression."

Gary Kindlund, Palm Springs, CA: "Bill, please give us a viewer warning if you ever plan on making Rosie a patriot again. I spilled chowder all over the recliner."

Friday's Patriot: Pop star Katy Perry, who celebrates the Marine Corps in her latest music video.