remember, sky jacking seemed insuperable in this country once. we have now stopped t. i don't know how terrorism can be stopped, but history's rhythm is on our side. tonight, our topic will be murder as a growth industry. >> murder has become an epidemic in america. >> the last ten years, the homicide rate has increased by leaps and bounds. >> my god, somebody fired a shot. >> these tragedies keep getting closer and closer to home. i'm afraid to let my kids walk out the door. >> the urban crime wave has touched off a new round of gun buying. >> i'll plead not guilty right now. >> there has been a disturbing growth in cult phenomenon in this country.