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Stephanie Umbro, Maine — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:52:32 GMT

I've been watching this wee but haven't made it to the blog. I want to thank you for the Medal of Honor profiles each night. We owe these ordinary men who were asked, and did, extra-ordinary things that saved others. We can't trumpet such heroes in such a climate of uncertainty and falling athletes.

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Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:21:18 GMT

Good Evening Mr.Williams, First I want to say that I think your nominee for-------of the year is very interesting. All of the discussion about climate change and global warming would definitely make that nominee appropriate for the cover. I'm sure there were many good nominees. I agree that the news out of Pakistan has been continually terrible. The current protests against Musharraf and the possible rally that Bhutto wants to have on Friday conjures up more violence. I hope there will not be a repeat of what happened the last time a large group of her supporters gathered in the streets. It is an extremely tense situation. The fact that Pakistan has nuclear weapons makes it even worse. The speech by President Eisenhower is so very true. Man has the capability to make fire, but it is his choice as to how to use it. Man has over the years used fire for destrucive purposes and that has caused much suffering to people. Many parts of this world are in turmoil and it is up to mankind to decide what is the proper way to bring about peace. Man should use the knowledge of how to produce fire for hope and positive possibilties for the future not to destroy one another. All hope should not be lost ever. Now on to the broadcast. Always great to see Richard. His report showing the violent protests againt Musharraf only show how this man will not step down. Although saying that elections would be held by February 15th is a small piece of positive news. Bhutto holding that rally Friday is a great risk to the people and the region. Hopefully there will be no bloodshed. Time will tell. Fine report Richard. I enjoyed you speaking with Ann Curry from the South Pole. I am impressed she made it. Certainly some important work being done by scientists. The Medal of Honor recipient Vernon Baker is truly a brave soldier and very deserving of the honor. It took too long for him to receive the recognition, but I am proud he finally did. One to be admired for his service to our country. Finally,regarding your interview with Mel Brooks. Very talented and funny man and plus he served his country with courage and dedication. I hope his opening night of "Young Frankestein" goes very well. Bravo Mel! Thank you for the broadcast Mr.Williams! Stay safe always Richard! Peace to all!

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Dot, Illinois — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:28:41 GMT

Good Evening, Mr. Williams:

As I watched the news of the latest toy recall I found myself wondering where it would all end. Seems to me we have gone from lead paint, which posed a somewhat minor risk, to a far more serious problem with the latest recall. You would think that the agencies in charge of toy safety would have redoubled their efforts to insure that toys are safe after the first recalls months ago, but that doesn't seem to be the case. The thought that children could die from playing with toys is inconceiveable to me--but, what if?

Stay safe.

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Peggie Evans, Round Rock, Texas — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:51:14 GMT

Dear Brian,

I watch your newscast faithfully and think the newscast is normally exemplary. I think Thursday's newscast, however, was a waste of my time. Other than the economic, toy recall and Pakistan stories, it was all fluff. A little fluff is maybe okay, but two-thirds of the broadcast? Please tell me why you told us Ann Curry had landed at the South Pole? Please me where the news value was and what news she had to impart? Would you have told us this if another of your reporters had landed but had nothing to report? What a waste of your viewers' time!! You're far better than this.

Best wishes,
Peggie

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Jackie Rawllings Riverside California — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:17:48 GMT

Brian what can I say most of the US economy news was expected and when the rest of the problems come out it will be worse. Look sub prime wasn't the only crimes done during the last 7 years. More companies were allow to scam Americans as we see with the toys, food and cars that are being recalled. It has been open season for the criminal element with no over sight.

I hope the people of Pakistan didn't see the orders President Bush gave Musharraf if so the people will know that Bush rules that country. Musharraf took Pakistan by having a coup d'etat now someone will do the same thing to him. Let's hope Pakistan doesn't find a strong leader who will not follow orders of the US or we're in trouble.

I hope Mel Brooks does well in his play he's a nice man.

Thanks for the day in history I noticed some viewers don't like to remember the past. I guess that's why we're still making the same old mistakes. We see that foreign countries did pay attention to the growth and struggles of the US history and it shows in their success. Yes China learned well and now the Middle East is catching up.

I enjoyed watching Vernon Baker's story. I must say I was lost most of the time in thought because he looked so much like my Father that passed away. Yes my Dad was in the US Military and those years of service he told to us kids all his life. Even his grandchildren heard the stories of his experience in the War. Such a proud brave men who served the US Military and passed that pride on to the next generation. It is sad to hear of Vets/injured soldiers who are without good medical care or homeless. We are strong enough to rebuild our Military to the greatness it once was with qualified Leadership. Yes I come from a proud Military family and now even my son and daughter have served.

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Lisa Cummings, Raynham, MA — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:37:29 GMT

Please commend Jon Walsh for giving so much to our country in trying to catch fugitives-nearly 1,0000 with his show "America's Most Wanted". Through his horrific loss of his own son he turned his life and cmpassion into helping our world become a better place and get these people off the streets. He has certainly been overlooked as a person of prestige in this country and should be commended for all of his hard work. Please, please nominate John Walsh-such a decent man even while experiencing his own heartbreak.

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John, Cali — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:56:06 GMT

Brian, More on the Red Cross charging for donuts.

When I was in Vietnam May 67 to May 68, I happened upon a Red Cross hospitality table that was serving coffee and donuts. When they told me that I had to pay for the coffee and the donut, I gave it back and said "no thanks". I never thought much of them ever since.

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RAJ, San Antonio, Texas — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:54:34 GMT

Well Red Cross could hire Bob Dole's wife for $125,000 per year, give them free flights around the world, pay for her defense when allegations emerged and even got her Senate seat, how could they pay for donuts and coffee that they got in donations anyways.

Red Cross asks businesses for coupons and donations and then its employees pocket them, sell them or misuse them by giving to their own kids and family members. Look at the case in San Antonio, where pint for pint icecream coupons were used by the secretary of the number one person in the San Antonio office. Although he promised to destroy all coupons that were not given to blood donors, she still brings in coupons and or sends her kids and grand kids with them.

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Raj, San Antonio, Texas — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:00:11 GMT

This president was going to give honor and honesty to White house, but he has given impotency to presidency. He not only has failed to get OSAMA, he has now appointed people, who allow a self serving postal machine and mail box areas to be locked up when post office is locked? Why? Because of drug trade, graffitti and homeless people sleeping there?
Come to Culver city post office at Venice and Grand Ave. and you will see postal box and self serving machine area closed when post office closes. When he can not save his own services, how will he or any republican even Juliani will save America. Bring back Clintons and get poverty down, health care to all, and reduction in the disparity in America that has increased so much in last eight years. SHAME ON REPUBLICANS ( I LEFT THEM AND I WANT MORE TO LEAVE THEM). Ofcourse Red Cross ruled by republicans since DOLE time and even before has never ever provided fair audits and accountability.

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Smithard, Austin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:13:43 GMT

Brian,
High regards for your Anne Curry piece on Serbia. As a media professional myself, I've had to film good and bad, but the images in this story force one to take a deep breath. Bravo to the team for their professionalism...that cannot have been easy. I would like to have seen the doctors and staff speak more, they don't have to be there and certainly, it is not easy for them work there without resources to change the situation. They can't be judged as jailors without seeing what they see every day and knowing their side of the story.
In a sea of OJ and Britney and Capitol Hill, this is news. Thanks for the reality check.
Regards
AS

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Brian, Krum Texas — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:32:21 GMT

brian,
I'll get right to the point, "my nominee was a woman" for God's sake man is it a prerequisite to become an overly sensitive Al Gore worshipping drone to work as a journalist today, by the way does your wife approve of you being more of a woman than she is.