The Factor began Tuesday's show with live updates from Baltimore, which is reeling after Tuesday night's riots and looting. Fox News correspondents Rick Leventhal and Leland Vittert reported from the tense city. "No one really knows what to expect," Leventhal said, "but there are swat teams from Baltimore and other counties, and the state police are here and the National Guard as well. There are also civilians who are trying to prevent trouble by getting between the demonstrators and the police officer. There's been a strong push from community leaders who are encouraging people to behave themselves." Vittert reported from a poorer neighborhood that seemed more likely to erupt. "This is a little seedier part of town, and there is a sense that the level of anger is beginning to bubble up. The police are getting a little tense and you see people walking around with things to hide their faces."

"The big loser is the African-American community. Let's start at the top with the president of the United States, who said this: 'If our society really wanted to solve the problem, we could. It's just it would require everybody saying this is important.' That's easy for the president to say but on his watch unemployment for blacks stands at 10% after more than six years in office. In Baltimore, the situation is dire. 63% of the population is African American, the unemployment rate is 8.4%. There is a black mayor; nine of the city council members are black, only six are white. So despite African-Americans controlling the city, it is not prospering. The facts then dictate that racial persecution really isn't the problem in Baltimore, something else is in play. But what about the police? Well, black crime in Baltimore is out of control. The city has the fifth highest murder rate in the country. 90% of homicide victims are black, 90% of murder suspects are black, 90% of those arrested for robbery are black. With so many African-Americans committing crimes, there is going to be tension between the cops and the community. It's inevitable. Honest people know that and most African-Americans in Baltimore are sickened by what is happening. They are good, honest people who reject violence and crime. The destruction last night and black crime in general has set that city back decades. Who is going to invest or start a business in the poor precincts of Baltimore? That means good jobs will not come to those neighborhoods. So the big loser in the Baltimore riots are those that live in the poor neighborhoods, primarily African-Americans. These idiotic thugs rioting and looting are hurting their own people. And because the entire world sees pictures of blacks rampaging, all African-Americans are affected. Summing up, it is long past time for police agencies to have a no tolerance policy towards brutal behavior on the part of officers. Every American should be safe in police custody. But it is also long past time for African-Americans across the country to begin to police themselves. Criminal activity, drug use, child abandonment, disrespect and general chaos are all on display every single day in many areas. No government is going to stop that, no bureaucracy is going to help you. The communities have to do it themselves."

Conservative Charles Payne and liberal Jacques Degraff, both black men, had predictably different reactions to the Talking Points Memo. "You can't ignore the fact that Baltimore is the latest episode in a national crisis," Degraff protested. "There is a crisis in the criminal justice system vis a vis the black community. The consciousness of the black community is that it's a community under siege." Meanwhile, Payne contended that black Americans are far too dependent on government. "Governments can only make things worse," he said. "When President Obama talks about 'everyone' having to care, he's insinuating that some kid born in a ghetto can't get out of it unless everyone is on their side. I reject that notion, I think everyone in America can do anything they want to do. The individual in this country can make their way."

Jesse Watters ventured to the badlands of Chicago, where shootings are up by 47% over last year. He elicited these reactions from some people in the Second City, which is second to none in mayhem: "Chicago is the most corrupt city in America" ... "I get nervous for my kids, I ask every day how can I get them out of here" ... "It's all about gangs and drugs" ... "When you're used to hearing gunfire or seeing bodies on the ground with chalk around them, that's war!" ... "We need businesses, we need entrepreneurs, we don't need government assistance" ... "Together I think we can make it better."

The Factor welcomed Captain Eric Kowalczyk of the Baltimore Police Department, who responded to criticism that city cops intentionally kept their distance from young thugs Monday night. "We made more than 250 arrests," Kowalczyk pointed out. "We had a situation that started with young teenagers and then escalated to people coming in and taking advantage of an opportunity. We moved as quickly as we could to bring in extra resources. The safety of our officers and the safety of that community were paramount." The Factor reminded Kowalczyk that some bad guys were running wild as cops looked on: "Our correspondents reported on the scene that looting and arson took place in front of police officers who did not stop it. The police department was overwhelmed."

For more on the sad situation in Baltimore, The Factor turned to Rev. Donte Hickman, whose church's brand new senior center that was burned down Monday night. "I'm overwhelmed," he began, "but also very hopeful about the process going forward. We want to bring back affordable homes in this East Baltimore community that has been overlooked for more than three decades. We are all losers in this, but I also think this gives us a great lift. The fire last night shone a light on the injustice and lack of investment in the community. Our resilience is going to win." The Factor also spoke with Harvey Levy, whose family business was destroyed Monday night. "I was watching on my security camera," he said, "and I saw 50 or 60 people break into my building. They were jumping over the counter and loading up boxes. There were men, there were kids, one woman even had a baby with her. I have people who work for me who have three children, where are they going to get employment?"

Thomas Crawford, Garnet Valley, PA: "Please sound the alarm, Bill. There are serious cultural issues in minority neighborhoods that are causing poverty. Most people are afraid to discuss them."

Pearlie Bushong, Rockport, TX: "I have a solution to the Baltimore riots. Pull all law enforcement out of the city, and the rioters will have to live with their actions."

Lance McKinney, Tijeras, NM: "Some Baltimore officials are blaming the rioting on kids. Bull! This is an effort by organized anarchists."

With all the tragedy and suffering in the world, it's certainly understandable to be angry at times. But if you're a believer, know that a just God understands genuine emotion, anger included.