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August 25th, 2011
05:25 AM ET

Talk Back: What should happen if Gadhafi is captured?

Although the Libyan rebel forces have taken over Gadhafi's compound, they have said that there will be no victory until Gadhafi himself has been captured or killed and they are offering $1.4 million dollars to anyone who is able to do just that.

Knowing that the eyes of the world are upon them, the rebels have said that they will offer the Libyan leader a fair trial if he is captured alive. The International Criminal Court in the Hague also wants to try Gadhafi and has issued warrants for both his arrest and the arrest of one of his sons.

Talk Back: What should happen if Gadhafi is captured?

Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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August 24th, 2011
07:44 AM ET

Talk Back: Where were you when the earthquake struck?

A strong earthquake in Virginia yesterday sent out seismic waves felt by millions from Georgia to northern New England. With so many on the East Coast unaccustomed to earthquakes, many people were left wondering whether all that rumbling could have been caused by a truck, helicopter, an explosion or some other force.

Three aftershocks were reported by Tuesday evening. No major injuries or extensive damage were reported after the 5.8-magnitude earthquake, which struck about 40 miles northwest of Richmond. The quake prompted evacuations of office buildings and the precautionary closing of monuments in the nation's capital.

Talk Back: Where were you when the earthquake struck?

Let us know. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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August 24th, 2011
05:32 AM ET

AM Talk Back: Should perp walks be public?

A New York judge dropped criminal charges against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn yesterday, over three months since he was indicted by a grand jury over allegations that he sexually assaulted housekeeper Nafissatou Diallo in his suite at the Sofitel hotel in New York.

At the time of his indictment, Strauss-Kahn was taken "downtown" by the New York police and paraded in front of the media in a very public "perp walk" that was heavily criticized by many in France.

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg also came out against public perp walks, saying, "I've always thought the perp walk was outrageous...even if they're guilty, they're not guilty until they're convicted and yet we vilify them."

Nevertheless, the perp walk remains a common practice across the country.

AM Talk Back: Should perp walks be public?

Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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August 23rd, 2011
05:30 AM ET

AM Talk Back: Why isn't America more excited about its presidential contenders?

As the country heads towards the 2012 election and the first Republican primary, some of the most talked about candidates are those who have repeatedly insisted that they aren't running.

In a recent CNN/ORC poll, only 14 percent of Republican voters say they are very satisfied with the current field and Republican leaders appear anxious for a fresh face, calling on both Congressman Paul Ryan and New Jersey governor Chris Christie to enter the race despite the fact that both men have definitively ruled out a presidential run.

Democrats don't appear overly enthusiastic either, with 28 percent claiming that they would rather see a candidate other than President Obama nominated, which is a record high.

AM Talk Back: Why isn't America more excited about its presidential contenders?

Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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August 22nd, 2011
05:42 AM ET

Talk Back: Was U.S. involvement in Libya worth it?

Thanks in large part to the intervention of NATO forces, rebel fighters appear to be on the brink of ending Moammar Gadhafi's 42-year rule of Libya this morning, six months after they set out to topple the regime.

Although Libya is celebrating the end of the rule of the cruel dictator, the reaction in the United States is tempered by the fact that our involvement in the conflict was highly controversial.

Liberal Congressman Dennis Kucinich accused President Obama of "an impeachable offense" because Mr. Obama moved forward on Libya without congressional approval, while Republican Senator John McCain said President Obama didn't move fast enough to prevent a long, drawn-out fight for freedom in the country.

Talk Back: Was U.S. involvement in Libya worth it?

Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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August 19th, 2011
05:30 AM ET

Talk Back: Is President Obama neglecting the black community?

Despite the fact that the unemployment rate for African-Americans has risen to 15.9 percent since the president took office,  Obama has not attended any of the job fairs organized for the black community by the Congressional Black Caucus.

President Obama also neglected to visit any majority black communities during his his three-day bus tour through the Midwest this week.

In light of this, Representative Maxine Waters spoke out yesterday, saying that unhappiness with the president is rising among African Americans who want him to stand up to Republicans and fight for the poor and unemployed.

Talk Back: Is President Obama neglecting the black community? 

Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.


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