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Fox News analysts Bill Kristol and Juan Williams joined The Factor with their outlooks on the political landscape. Williams claimed Republicans are in deep trouble, and took issue with one part of the Talking Points Memo. "How can you say Democrats are 'tax and spend?' Have you looked at the deficit recently? Most Americans view the Democrats as an ethical and honest party, much more so than the Republicans." Kristol painted a more optimistic portrait of President Bush's prospects. "The great Republican strength is that, despite the real problems of the Bush administration, they remain much more in touch with middle class America on economic and social issues. I'm moderately optimistic about Iraq." The Factor and Williams both predicted that Harriet Miers will be confirmed to the Supreme Court, while Kristol forecast her withdrawal or defeat in the Senate. All parties expressed enough confidence in their prescience to wager a sumptuous steak dinner.

Representative Melvin Watt, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, wants Congress to strengthen the 40-year old Voting Rights Act. He portrayed America as a nation where blacks remain at a distinct electoral disadvantage. "There is still very strong racially polarized voting in almost all areas of the country, especially in the South. There's a small segment of white voters who say that under no circumstances would they consider voting for an African American candidate. We need to level the playing field and extend the Voting Rights Act." The Factor agreed that some whites won't vote across color lines, but added that other groups are not exempt from racism. "I'm submitting to you that bigotry is equally balanced among all races, colors and creeds. I think most Americans will vote for the best candidate, regardless of color."

There was a horrific crime in Pennsylvania, where 38-year old Peggy Jo Connor attacked her 30-year old neighbor Valerie Oskin, who was 8-months pregnant. Connor beat Oskin with a bat, then attempted to cut open her abdomen to take her unborn baby. The fetus theft was foiled when 17-year old Adam Silvis drove through the woods while the crime was in progress. Silvis joined The Factor and described the scene. "I saw a body on the ground and another body kneeling alongside of it. I knew that foul play was going on, and I raced back home and told my parents. I'm glad God placed me in that position." Prosecutor Scott Andreassi declared that Connor faces attempted homicide and other charges. "This is a woman who thought this out for a long time. Her only explanation is that she wanted this child and was willing to do whatever she had to do to get it." Oskin, who remains hospitalized, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The Factor praised young Silvis for his actions. "I think you're a hero. You acted quickly and kept your head. You probably saved a woman's life and a baby's life."

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What is the most appropriate way to punish very young criminals and protect society? Human Rights Watch wants America to end the practice of sentencing teen murderers to life without parole. Kenneth Roth explained his organization's philosophy. "When you've got a kid who doesn't have the maturity of an adult, do you throw that kid's life away and never give him a second chance? Or do you recognize that kids lack the control of their impulses, and often can not resist peer pressure? Every kid has the right to have a judgment somewhere down the road as to whether he still poses a threat to society." The Factor pointed out that some young teens commit heinous murders. "The punishment fits the crime. That is the basis of our justice system. By the time you are 13 or 15 you have to know right from wrong."

Most observers agree that Aruba authorities botched the Natalee Holloway case, and some Americans have called for a boycott of the island. Fox News correspondent Geraldo Rivera put forth another idea. "You have to tell American parents not to send their high schoolers and their underage kids to Aruba. I think that will be boycott enough. It will punish the government, but will keep intact the economy that serves the people of Aruba. You don't want to punish them overtly, but you do want to send them a signal." The Factor agreed that a total boycott would affect the wrong people. "If we boycott Aruba and put pressure on cruise ships not to stop there, thousands of people who had nothing to do with this get hurt."

Receding flood waters in Louisiana and Mississippi have revealed a new problem - hordes of fire ants. Entomologist Dave Pollet explained how the insects survive a flood. "Basically they roll into a big ball and flow with the water. Then they wait for the water to subside and start building a new colony. A lot of people have been bitten - they have a sting and venom, and they're very aggressive little insects." The Factor stressed that fire ants can be a serious health hazard. "You have to watch out, because these can do damage to little kids. You had a flood that wipes out everything, but these things survive almost everything."

Matt Walsh, Indiana, PA: "Mr. O'Reilly, your comments crossed the line regarding illegal aliens. First, you complain home values are decreased by their presence and next you say they scare children. Get real."

Vicky Thomas, Salt Lake City, UT: "Bill, you are correct about dozens of men inhabiting a single home impacting the neighborhood. We live with that situation. We called the police and zoning. They did nothing."

Michael Caldwell, GA Association of Chiefs of Police: "Bill, the feds refuse to pick up illegals when the Georgia authorities detain them. We can't afford to hold them. The feds simply will not do the job."

Other viewers wrote about the segment with former Bush administration advisor Mary Matalin.

MaryDell Grey, Richmond, VA: "We need to hear from Mary Matalin more often. What a brilliant woman with whom I always agree."

Brian Reilly, Girdley, IL: "Until Mary told me, I was not aware Iraq was such a resounding success. Perhaps you could have her on again, Mr. O, to explain how the Bay of Pigs was a stellar military achievement."