protest. you know, is 24-hour coverage excessive? of course. but this level of attention is to be expected, given the scope of the original story. >> well, i would argue, jane hall, that the jodi arias trial was also wildly overblown given its importance or lack thereof. but when i see anchors on hln, for example, doing reenactments of the crime scene and the specials and the theme music, i have to ask even if you all agree that this has very compelling elements, i have to ask whether or not television, much more so than the newspapers, are exploiting this and merchandising it for ratings? >> well, i think that -- you know, i think that it is very important to remember that this was not even going to be charged so there was an outrage over the lack of coverage. it became a national story. >> that was the fuse action you're saying. >> i think that was the fuse. now we have what appeared an also the 911. whether it deserves 24/7 is a question. but i think to dissect his friend's testimony in a way is