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Will Slack, Decatur, Georgia — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:56:55 GMT

It has been a rather full day - I hope you don't mention the Natalie Holloway.

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Jason, Birmingham, AL — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:12:05 GMT

Brian, when I finished my first of two years living and working in Moscow, one of my co-workers and I met a friend in New York City for a few days of "re-entry" back to the US. The friend who met us was constantly yelling at us things like, "Slow DOWN!! Why are you walking so fast?!" Something about big-city life that you just don't understand until you live it. So, for all those who may be planning a trip to NYC or any other truly big city in the world, please remember that it's actually more rude to hold things up than it is to push through. It may seem like you're offending everyone around you, but trust me, they'll be singing your praises instead of secretly (or not) cursing you.

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Dave, Tn — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:17:08 GMT

Interesting new Gallup poll about mental health and political parties. I think it's because we're less likely to trust the template stories from main stream media. :-)
http://www.numberwatch.co.uk/warmlist.htm

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Vicky Kelly, Canton, GA — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:59:45 GMT

You inform us that Evil Whoever died today but not how, which is particularly of interest since he's known for all of his defying death espectacles...

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Jami Allen, Louisville, Kent. — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:06:22 GMT

I am a young evangelical and am registered Independent. I don't like the corruption and greed of the Republicans and am not happy with the Democrats ideas on moral issues. I attend a "mega" church which has a youth style worship service--similiar to the one shown on your program. The Brokaw report shows young Christians as abandoning traditional moral issues. At our youth service, as well as others I have attended, the focus is God's love but ethics and moral are not swept under the rug. As a historian (as well as a Christian), I would advise Mr. Brokaw to make his case with more sources than one church in North Carolina.

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Leon Wahlbrink, Osage Beach, MO — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:07:33 GMT

I was musing today about the uninsured and their terrible situation. The truly indigent have Medicaid, the poorly employed have no insurance. When a medical emergency occurs to the poorly employed they are saddled with a large bill they probably can't pay. The result of non payment is a poor credit rating and dealing with collection efforts.

I'd like to see a study to see if my suppositions are correct, which I am afraid they are.

It's an unfair situation when the people who won't work get free health care and the one's who work at the quick stops and fast food restaurants, and are trying to support themselves, are held back because of a health condition.

I've fortunately never been in that situation, but I can certainly appreciate the frustration of those who are.

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M. MacLean, New York, New York — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:11:44 GMT

Thank you for the viewer mail segment on Nightly News, Friday November 30th .As I was watching Nightly News...really worrying about family, health issues, financial woes...your piece on viewer mail caught my attention. It was great...really interesting, informative and fun. It took my mind off my problems and onto something else. Thank you for this most welcome moment. Keep it up. It's nice to hear what others are seeing as well.

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Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:16:37 GMT

Good Evening Mr.Williams, First of all be careful walking around the streets of New York. There a many more people out there during the holidays and one can't always walk casually. Sometimes its safer in the newsroom. Now on to the broadcast. Nice to see Mr.Brokaw in the newsroom. Interesting segment about the evangelicals and their ideas. Certainly a different viewpoint and more technology involved in getting the message across. On another note I liked the viewer e-mail segment very humorous! The "Making a Difference" segment was so very inspirational. What a wonderful thing for that young teenager to do for those kids in Zambia. Building the high school and now he wants to build a hospital. I hope everything he does for them happens. It is great! Thank you for the broadcast Mr.Williams. (And I really don't think you need a mustache. You look fine without one. Except for the firefighter skit on SNL.) Have a great weekend! See you in Seattle on Monday. Peace to all!

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Wanda Butler, 87 Shore Road, Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891 — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:19:09 GMT

please tell me how to financially support that young boy who has raised the money for the high school in Africa, that you reported on tonight in your "making a difference" segment. That report made me cry.

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jane, washington, d.c. — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:28:18 GMT

Brian,
My family loves your evening news broadcast. I am so happy that you have stopped wearing stripped ties....but forget the polka dot tonight. Can't you wear something solid or patterned.
You may think this is crazy, but your tie takes up so much of the screen that it broadcasts a message. Stripped...negative. Polka dots...girly. Plain...mainly, in touch with his center. Patterned...diverse. Thanks so much and please don't think we are petty! Charlie Gibson never wears stripes and when he does his ratings go down. Your fans

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Rick Roberts, Houston, TX — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:30:41 GMT

Hugo Chavez makes proposals to change his country's constitution so he can be president for life and all Brian can say is that he's proposing changes. Talk about MANAGING EDITOR. Why waste time with the news, just run a half an hour of commercials. It would be much more informative and I'm sure that considering NBC's ratings it could use the extra revenue.

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Robin Alexander, Dover, DE — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:34:40 GMT

Wonderful story about the young man who is MAKING A DIFFERENCE at 12 showing us how to do compassion!! Thank you for sharing his GOOD news!!
Where could I make a contribution to his next effort?

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Misty Freeman, Atlanta, GA — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:53:13 GMT

Mr. Williams, I find it hard to follow you when you find the bigger news of the day and e-mails showcased to be about dropped luggage and cutting a turkey. What about how the surge is working? What about not perpetuating seperationist attitudes and advocating what we are doing right, at home and abroad? If you haven't noticed, people my age don't care about race anymore. And for those who do, they're archaic. I have always had respect for Tom Brokaw and have read his books as my grandfathers and great-uncles fought in WWII. Some think that the yuppies of the day don't care about what is going on.. but there are some that were raised to care about the state of our country, raised to know what sacrifice means and raised to be proud of it. Know, I am a 31 year-old female who has lost all respect for this newscast. It's a shame, through Mr. Brokaw's books and demeanor and both of your characters...I was hoping for better. I was raised on NBC news from the time I was small, but no longer feel I am getting pertinent information or unbiased information. I know I'm not the only one. It's really just sad.

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Misty Freeman, Atlanta, GA — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:57:59 GMT

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:20:44 GMT

Not to worry. New York is on my visit list--right behind Havana and Caracas.

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Peggy Hoover Rockford Illinois — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:53:48 GMT

Brian Williams,
The story by Tom Aspell 'Wave of Violence' Against Women in Iraq ... makes me compelled to do something to help Hadil Sabbagh, Suhail and a another working woman Sharm (sp) mentioned in Aspell's report. I am just an ordinary person. I have never done anything like this before but I must do something to help these women. If I could raise money who would I send it to? I would like the money to go for protection, health care, and education for these women. I was so impressed with Hadil Sabbagh's bravery and courage. Please show me how to help. Also can I purchase a CD of this newsclip so I can show it to my friends to enlist their support?

Peggy Hoover
Rockford, Illinois

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:27:59 GMT

Great show this evening and as always you made all the major points. Now loved the comment by the Black man about this topic of Black Woman. My daughter and I watched this evening and she is still between both Hillary/Obama. You know I with Hillary. My son's shocked me as they said they will vote for Hillary. It is going to be close with Blacks voting for Hillary/Obama. On a side not Brian I think Oprah has lost touch with Black people, she's nice but she has moved on to the point she's out of the loop. Yes she might remember the way it was but she is clue less as to how it is now.

I think once the Church became part of the White House it's not about God anymore it's about money. Notice how all the Pastors are lining their pockets and committing sins. This was done before as the bible tells it so it's nothing new. I did like the young Pastors comments and I hope he continues serve God and stay out of politics.

I didn't catch the error of at the airport I just have a regular TV no TVO or what ever it's called.

I am glad the people at Hillary's campaign office got out safe. It's sad when a sick person has to frighten people to get attention.

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professor adler — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:22:39 GMT

Please stick to the news.
There's just 22 minutes.
I don't care whether or not you grow a mustache.
This is why I'm watching BBC world news more and NBC nightly new less.

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Randy Williams — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:29:42 GMT

Mr.Williams, When will NBC address the "fluctuating audio" issue of it's network feed? Every major cable and satelite provider in the U.S. is affected by this issue. It makes trying to watch not only the national news but "prime time" programming on NBC extremely annoying. Certainly SOMEONE in your engineering department must be aware of this problem. Millions of viewers would be more than happy to take up a collection if NBC executives are not willing to allocate the necessary funds to the engineeting department budget to correct this problem.

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Janet Dilts, Exeter, NH — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:41:34 GMT

Mr. Williams:
I ask that you consider airing an indepth study on mental health in America. You have done a wonderful job highlighting the needs of many other special needs groups, and especially in light of yesterday's Rochester NH incident, which has all the earmarks of mental health gone awry, may I suggest you check the website for both the National Alliance for Mental Health, and NARSAD, as well as candidate platforms on this pervasive health concern which afflicts, over the course of a lifetime ,one of every four citizens. Respectfully, Janet Dilts

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Ira Chace — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:26:34 GMT

Enjoy your new format, but one camera angle makes it look like you are interviewing friends from a prison. All that is necessary are the phones.What looks to be bars and the table are there.

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Ellen Ferreira, Greenwood, California — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:55:23 GMT

Dear Mr. Williams,
I watch your news show most evenings. Night after night you have discussed the many foreclosures occurring throughout the United States. Where do all of the people move to after their homes have been foreclosed? I would appreciate a follow up news story regarding this topic. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Ellen Ferreira

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Ken Lovelace, Arlington, Texas — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:05:23 GMT

Tom, will you do a nightly SPECIAL covering the adverse impact that the AMT(alternative minimum tax) will have on millions of unsuspecting tax payers when they sit down to do there 2007 tax returns? I have contacted my senators and congressman to no avail. It appears no one wants to discuss this subject much less do something about it.

The second subject that I would like addressed is when we turn 70 years old that we have to automatically withdraw all funds from IRA's and 401K's so that they can be taxed. People are living longer, and if the so called politicians are really concerned about the future funding of social security, a change in this rule would allow us ole folks to offset the social security problem.

Thanks for any assistance you can give us in these matters.

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Ronald Wapinski, Orland Park, ILL — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:48:04 GMT

Brian: I watch you almost every night and you do a great job. What I'd really to know is what it is like to have your job; Not only as anchor man but even before that. Are you ever home or have quality time with your family? For example, yesterday you wrapped it up telling us Lester Holt would be there over the weekend and you'd be in Seattle Monday. So, you go home and maybe have Friday evening and maybe even Saturday but I would expect that the rest of the time you're preparing for Monday and travelling to the west coast or who-knows-where other times. How do you handle that constant on-the-move life or, I should ask, how does your family handle it.

Just curious and a little sympathetic,

Ron Wapinski

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Margaret, Easton, CT — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:27:17 GMT

Mr. Williams,

I am a 'news junkie' and have recently mmoved across the country from LA to the East Coast, after living in the UK for several years -- our TV is not set up yet and for three weeks I have been withour your nightly broadcasts. You are a consumate jornalist and broadcast reporter, equally comfortable 'in the field' and in the studio. I was so pleased when you 'took the reins' from Tom Brokaw, another highly respected anchor. Hopefully, I will get to see your broadcasts soon! When I phoned NBC years ago about a story you had been so effectively reporting, your colleague in the office said you were a very fine man and thanked me for my comments. I wish you anchors would have more 'say' and control over the stories you broadcast -- I am sure the news would be much different, if you did!!!

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Roxana Brown, Gainesville, VA — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:07:41 GMT

As I watched the "Good Samaritan, but not American" story on November 28, I could not help myself but became teary eye. As a Mexican-American who came to the US 21 years ago I take this story very close to my heart. My parents brought us to this country illegally (actually, we came into the country with a tourist visa, but became illegal after our visa expired)so I can never say I experienced what these immigrants do every time they try to enter the country illegally. I am very satisfied that you showed to the rest of the country the "nice/good side" of illegal immigrants, many times the media only talks about the "negative" side of illegal immigrants in this country. The majority of these illegal immigrants are fleeing their countries due to the lack of employment in their native countries; therefore, they must go where they can find a job to feed their families. In many cases, 99.9% of these individuals come to the US looking for a job and in an attempt to accomplish the American dream, they do not come to this country with the intentions of hurting anyone. It is such a cultural shock and it would be silly of me to expect anyone to understand what is like to move to a different country, with different customs and to learn a whole new different language, unless of course, you are an immigrant yourself and have walked in the footsteps of an illegal immigrant (sometimes working two to three jobs, just to make ends meet). Perhaps, I would have loved to see that the story ended in a whole different level, I am glad you are showing the rest of the world that illegal immigrants are just like everyone else, men and women, who are looking for an opportunity to a brighter future for themselves and their families. Most importantly, many of them are willing to work for long hours and low pay for as long as it takes as long as they get to take care of their loved ones (many times, they would not even complain). Many of us will be forever grateful that this country has allowed us the opportunities to better ourselves and to accomplish the American dream. From a very grateful ex-illegal immigrant (became a US citizen in 1996). I always knew that I would have to do my part and the only way for me to pay back to my new country would be to serve in the US Armed Forces. Once again, thank you for sharing this story with the rest of America.

Roxana
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

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Van Estes — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:18:18 GMT

Kerry Sanders said on 12/02/2007 evening news: "There are no international observers here watching the election... none from any internationally recognized groups" yet the print version says: "About 100 electoral observers from 39 countries in Latin America, Europe and the United States were on hand, the electoral council said."

Which is it?

Looks like Kerry is carrying the Bush administration's propagandist line.

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James Hall — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:44:23 GMT

Americans were outraged at what happened to that girl in Saudi Arabia.She was arrested for being in a car with a male who was not a relative;then gang raped by the religeous police.If she becomes pregnant'she will of course have to be killed for bringing great shame upon the family.

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Dan Callahan — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:48:37 GMT

On behalf of the American Mustache Institute, I would like to thank you for reading the letter about mustaches in society. Our organization has been encouraging our members to write you about this issue and we are honored you chose to read one of the emails.
We look forward to the day when a public figure like yourself will feel comfortable enough to sport a 'stache. In fact, in the video you ran, your mustache looked quite good. Your suggestion it might reappear is very encouraging to the mustached-Americans across the country.
Just remember, a mustache is a terrible thing to shave.
Dan Callahan, research director, American Mustache Institute

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Mindy Domb, Amherst, MA — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:41:36 GMT

I enjoy your newscasts and would like to know what it would take to get a reporter to ask Huckabee the following question: "Why should a non Christian vote for you for President" - and have him take as long as he likes to respond. Thank yoU!

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Rose Krebs. Maple Shade, N. J. — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:02:26 GMT

Who owns the big oil companies in this country.
Is it true that Citgo is owned by chavez. It was my choice until hearing this statement.

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Jo Myers, Frankfort, Indiana — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:58:11 GMT

I was raised in a mainstream protestant church and converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in my mid 30s. I would certainly like to know where the Southern Baptists and other charismatic fundamentalist faiths get their information that Mormons aren't "true Christians". I have never felt closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ than I have since my conversion. I believe that every person has the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of his own conscience and that they should be allowed to worship how, where or what they may. I don't pretend to know exactly what a Southern Baptist, an Apostolic Penticost or any other fundamentalist faith might believe - and if I wanted to know I would ask one of them. I think these guys need to back off. I take it very personally when they say that I am not a "true Christian".

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ben knecht richmon utah — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:23:58 GMT

I enjoy watching you on the nightly news. It is always interesting and informitive. I now that you try your best to get the facts right, but tonight I saw you report that the mormons have only five million members. The fact is, there are more than thirteen milion. I hope you will make the correction.
thank you

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Robert Burch — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:43:28 GMT

when did nora ever ask a serious question of senator clinton, give me a break!

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Bob, San Francisco, CA — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:44:43 GMT

Brian:

Thank you for your great news broadcast. I have one request, and that is for NBC to stop referring to any one presidential candidate as the 'front runner.' As Americans it truly saddens us that the media picks our presidential candidate way before the election. There are many candidates running for president who are never mentioned on your broadcast or by Tim Russert. Please give each candidate equal air time, or at the very least mention their name. Thank you.

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Jim Livingston, Canal Winchester, Ohio — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:43:13 GMT

Mr. Williams,
I have a problem that you may be able to help me with. My mother is 85 years old and is a devoted fan of yours, and watches you every night. She is very independent and lives alone. The problem is that she thinks you talk to her each night. She has even said she has to watch how she sits in front of the tv when she is in a dress. I have downloaded articles on tele-prompters to show her that you really aren't watching her. She says she believes me but things she says later don't indicate that. I would appreciate it if at the end of one of your broadcasts you could show your viewers a tele-prompter and explain that those of you in the news media can not see viewers at home. I'm sure there are other elderly viewers out there who might feel the same. Please don't read this on the air as it would embarass her, and put me in the doghouse. Any help you could give me on this would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jim Livingston
614-837-8589

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Linda Grant, Suffolk, VA — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:07:09 GMT

Dear Mr. Williams,
Mr. Tom Brokaw is my favorite news journalist of all times. I was pleased when you were named as his successor. Like Mr. Borkaw, you also appear to present the news in an honest and engaging manner as you reveal passion and compassion toward the people and the stories you present. My husband is a diehard Washington Redskins fan while I remain dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys. I watched your broadcast from the beginning of the Sean Taylor unfortunate shooting to his death and his funeral with great anticipation to see how you would present this story. To my dismay, I do not recall any mention of the Sean Taylor story on any of your newscasts. I did turn briefly to CBS and ABC and noted that they carried the stories. Is there a particular reason why you, as the NBC news anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, chose not to run the stories? If I am in err, and you did present a story on Mr. Taylor, I extend my apology. While I await your reply, I commend you for the fantastic presentations on African American Women and the young teenager who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for African youths.

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Millie Blanton — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:09:58 GMT

Dear Voice of Doom (A.K.A. Brian Williams):
I think your doomsday newscast every night about the falling housing market has contributed towards the problem. Please let up.

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Mary Hemli, Ketchikan, Alaska — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:24:06 GMT

You had a new plip on the telephone companies doing away with phonebooths tonight. I would like to know it was decided that poor people don't have a right to use a phone. I don't have a cell phone and never will. I know that there are others like me that can't afford one. I use pay phones and I shoud not be deprived just because I am poor. I can't afford TV chanels so I don't get to see all the shows everybody gets. I live on $1000.00 a month and that does not go very far in rich america. I am sick of not being able to see and do all the things you rich people see and do because you have out priced the poor from your sight. You may not like it but we are here. There seems to be no middle class anymore

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v.lowe Jacksonville NC — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:28:16 GMT

Please help me understand how nothing is being said about Obama and his not wearing the American flag on his lapel or not saying the Pledge of allegience ... He is running for president of our country and he doesn't even show any patronage to it....What religion is he??? Will the military have to all change their salute to Him?????Is our Flag that big a disgrace to him??? What is going on?????

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RAY Dover, DE — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:58:34 GMT

RE: The decline of RV sales, and their mere 7 mpg fuel consumption. Please consider the lowly boating industry where a 21 foot boat may get 3 mpg, and boats in the 30 to 40 foot range are likely to get about 3/4 mpg on an economical 20 mph cruise or better yet burning 55 gallons an hour if you want to go fast (33mph). Also consider that fuel on the water is about 50 cents per gal more than on the highway. All things considered, this family pastime is quickly going by the wayside, and perhaps this indutry as well! It is quickly becoming only for the rich.

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Larry Dobkin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:17:24 GMT

I am a stickler for the correct usage of the English language. Two of the most glaring errors by newscasters (including you)is the usage of more, or most importantly for what should be more, or most important. The assumption is that the phrase "More important" is a continuation of "What is most important". "Is" is a linking verb that requires an adjective for the predicate nominative. If you doubt me, google it. The second is the usage of "Who" for what should be "Whom." Whom should be used for the ojective of a sentence, even if it comes at the beginning, such as "Whom does this belong to, or after the prepositions to, for, from, etc. Please inform your news writers.

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NJ Jaeger, Fairfield, Iowa — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:34:30 GMT

Astoundingly, the FDA fails to safeguard Americans from the largest home-grown loophole yet -- Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) . Once Americans realize how gullible and complacent we are, thinking our lawmakers, government and the FDA have taken the necessary steps to protect our food supply - we will demand GMOs be banned until safety tests PROVE they are safe.

Monsanto claims there has been sufficient safety testing on genetically modified (GM) foods. They failed to disclose that the person in charge of the FDA’s GMO policy was Monsanto’s former attorney, and later their vice president. The policy claimed that the agency is unaware of information showing that GM foods are substantially different. But documents made public from a lawsuit reveal that the overwhelming consensus among agency scientists was that GM foods could lead to allergies, toxins and new diseases. Evidence now shows their warnings to be valid.

The only human feeding study ever conducted found that genes inserted into GM crops transfer into the DNA of human gut bacteria, and remain functional. This means that long after you stop eating a GM food, you might still have its potentially dangerous GM protein produced inside your intestines. Analysis reveals that biotech companies meticulously design their superficial studies to circumvent finding these and most potential health problems.

Only the thundering clamor of wallets snapping shut will inspire US food producers to remove GM foods from stores the way they have in europe.

Hershey's and Mars have been vocal against in their opposition to GM sugar beets heading our way in 2008. Let's hope they hold their ground and keep their products non-GMO.

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Joan Reilly Southern Pines. NC — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:38:46 GMT

Brian, for 4 years we have been hearing about this war in Iraq etc. Is it over, there hasn't been one word in over a week about our men and women over there. Or all the horrible deaths.

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:44:43 GMT

Brian just a couple of thoughts. Hillary is standing up like other candidates are yet it's called wrong. Haven't other Female President's stood up for their countries. Why is it such a big deal here in the US when it's done by all male/female Presidents from all over the world.

Now I thought Bush's comments about the Russian election were funny. Bush is telling Putin he thinks the election was fixed as Putin's party won by a land slide. I guess Bush forgot Putin knows that Bush stole the first election and then fixed the voting machines to get the second term. No wonder the World Leaders have moved on and left the US out.

I really feel bad for the fake news you are given by the White House to report. First the lie about WMD's in Iraq now Iran. I feel your pain. I know you are only giving the news that given to you, but most of us look to you for the truth. Just try saying the report from the White House then it's not yours but theirs.

Oh I emailed the Edward R. Murrow awards website and gave my two cents as to my support for you as the only I mean only evening news caster Americans can trust. Keep you head up and don't trust anyone you just never know these days.

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Greg Peterman — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:56:17 GMT

The news tonight bashing presidential canidate Huckabee was disgusting. Seems NBC could get a reporter that tells it like it is, like reporting the weather. Instead we get a woman who sounds angry and having a negaive contemptious tone in her voice. The story had nothing positive to report about the canidate, but only negatives. Had it been Democrat canidate the voice would not have had that snide, sarcastic tone.

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Randy Bianchi, Montgomery, Texas — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:59:47 GMT

Brian Williams,
Your story on how credit card companies are raising the interest rates on consumer's accounts struck a nerve with me. I found out what I already had known for years -- that Bank of America and Discover have been robbing (fleecing?) the American public for years. Last month I received a letter from Discover stating that my interest rate would change from 12% to 25% for no reason. I was told that I could retain my 12% interest rate if I closed my account so that is exactly what I did. I also closed my Bank of America account a few months ago for the same reason.

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Greg Peterman, Americus Ga. — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:02:43 GMT

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Mike Gillihan, Springfield Missouri — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:09:16 GMT

Brian - why is your photo taken every night? The bright flash is noticable every night just as you sign off; tonight it even made you blink. Just curious.

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Bob Grant — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:11:34 GMT

Brian:

Where do you get your neckties. They are absolutely understated and classy. I would love to know so I could get some for myself. Love the show, try to watch it every night except during tax season.

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Dave Strutz, Saint Cloud, MN — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:09:40 GMT

Brian: Last week's series on black American women was most enlightening for this white male viewer. I would like to see a similar series on black males as well. It would be instructive to share some comparative data, e.g. the percent of white children born to single moms, percent of female/male students earning 4 year college degrees. My suspicion is that long range trendlines for whites and blacks in this country may not be all that different. Thanks for your great coverage and delivery of the news.

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Kent Backstrom, San Diego, CA — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:45:28 GMT

Gee, Brian. You sure don't make it easy to communicate with you--do you have the all so typical thin skin of a doctrinaire leftist? I spent over 5 minutes finding this section on the NBC website.

I am writing about your segment tonight on the "news" (12/4) about the suprise female winners of the Siemens prize for science this year.

No, this is not because people think that females "don't like science" as was implied, it’s that high IQ and being very successful in science are highly correlated in favor of males. You may have missed that fact in college when you were being brainwashed to believe that this is gender bias.

In fact, what you reported, in the absence of discrimination against males, was an anomaly. Over time, males will consistently outperform females in science at the highest levels, even if every Harvard president is fired for saying so (since you mentioned that EX- Harvard President Lawrence Summers had said this).

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you selected this story and slant on it as Chief Editor for NBC Nightly News, since you chose Mother Earth as your selection for Person of the Year in Time Magazine. Pathetic, but oh so predictable.

Do you want to put your money where your mouth is? I will bet you depreciating U.S. dollars on males continuing to overwhelming dominate this competition (given the qualification I mentioned above—after all your type still think you can change the world, or manipulate people’s perception of it, even though the 60’s are long gone).

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David Basey, New York City, NY — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:47:50 GMT

Dear Brian,

Thank you again and the Daily Nightly cast and staff for a truly awesome and gutsy series on African-American women last week. As a Black man, I was very touched by the stories and the thoroughness of the reporting. In the future, I would love to see a similar series on Black men, but this was clearly some of the best reporting I've ever seen on our
very beautiful and strong sisters.

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Hubert Warford — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:02:36 GMT

Mr. Williams,

Was the Iraq War the result of "failed intelligence" or the result of cherry picked intelligence? The MSM keep repeating the former over the latter.

Your broadcast of December 4 likwise repeated the same old trueism. Another effort to exonerate Bush/Cheney?

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Zahid Qureshi, Arkell, Ontario — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:13:13 GMT

Brian, thank you AS ALWAYS for earning our choice of NBC over ABC and CBS every evening. And thanks AS ALWAYS to your correspondents and others involved. But does anyone at NBC realize how many millions of dollars worth of air time your jarring and all-too-frequent use of "AS ALWAYS" has always been taking since you took over? It has got to the point where I am dreading your slipping into Good Evening AS ALWAYS too.

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Donna Ascalon, Bellingham, Wash. — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:48:54 GMT

Brian,
Both Saddam Hussein and the president of Iran said that they were not building nuclear weapons....it seems like even when they tell the truth, we don't believe them. Is that the way to build trust and influence?

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M Kradjian, Boston, MA — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:51:52 GMT

Brian,
I, too need to know about your ties. We watch you every night but tonight my husband mentioned several times how much he liked your tie. Therefore I have to know where I can get one, as it's the Christmas season and he has never liked any article of clothing I have ever bought him.

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George Gramling, Columbus, OH — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:21 GMT

Listened to your report on child obesity. But you never tell the cause. Is it because both parents work and have either too little time or too much money so they feed their kids fsst food or processed food that have lots of calories and carbs but little fiber? People need to know so if willing, they can correct the situation.

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Mike, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:09:17 GMT

Brian,
I just watched the final story about the families of fallen soldiers getting together. I got really mad when they refer to the soldiers as being "killed in the war on terror." Then they turn around and say they were killed in Iraq. The invasion of Iraq has NOTHING to do with the war on terror. The media really needs to stop making these false cross connections between the two. Get it straight the INCASION OF IRAQ HAS NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH THE WAR ON TERROR. The war on terror is in Afganistan!!!!

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Dave Eck, New Oxford, PA — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:59:49 GMT

Mr. Brian Williams,
I have been enjoying your evening broadcast since you took over. I, and my wife, truly enjoyed your Saturday Night Live appearance (the fireman was great). My only gripe is that you thank every location, or special story, reporter by finishing with “as always”. Please, please, please, mix it up. Thanks.

As always,
Dave Eck

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:58:48 GMT

Brian this might be a first so you might not be allowed to report it on the news but it's out there all over the websites.

CNN reports:

President Bush was told in August that Iran’s nuclear weapons program ‘may be suspended,’ the White House said Wednesday, which seemingly contradicts the account of the meeting given by Bush Tuesday.”

That's right the White House admits Bush lied big time to the Media/American people/foreign Leaders and the World. Now our President is known as a liar and his word can't be trusted.

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Betty Phalen, Bonners Ferry, ID — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:29:29 GMT

I notice that Bryan has dyed his hair - I'm sorry, but men who so obviously dye their hair just seem phony to me and I lose respect for them. Don't you know that a gradual graying is sexy on men? Not so for women tho.

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Esther Miller, Seattle WA — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:42:10 GMT

Brian Williams,
If you were to die by some deranged killer who would you want the public to remember, the killer or you? It is incredibly INSENSITIVE to air the killer's name over and over while barely mentioning the victim's names of these senseless acts. Let's NOT give these kinds of killers what they want, instant fame. Let's do what Canada does and focus on the VICTIMS not the killer.

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Lisa Hall, Summerville, South Carolina — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:51:14 GMT

Please quit giving all the crazed gunmen out there who find it necessary to take innocent lives in their quest to die famously. Give them a number based on how many shootings there have been during the year and do not give their name or show their face. There are families of innocent victims who do not need to see the killers glorified in the media. Only give the names of the victims, they are the only ones we care about. Leave all the family history of the criminals up to the law enforcement investigators, we don't need or want to hear it. It only encourages more deranged individuals to want to get their names in the news.

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Jan Hartman, Colorado Springs, Colorado — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:05:46 GMT

Brian, I have never written on a net before. I do have a question to ask that maybe harsh. How many times will you and your network say and show this young shotter's name and picture? You are doing his request. I am so sorry for his family and their day in the press. If you are going to say and show his name and picture so many times, show and say the names of those he shot the same numbers of times. I do want to wish you, your family and all your staff a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your time.
"God Bless Us, Every one" Jan Hartman

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Peggy Davis, Atlanta, Georgia — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:22:28 GMT

It was with great pleasure that I heard Brian Williams describe the President's interpretation of the NIE on Iran as "head snapping spin." The only words to describe it. Unfortunately, recent history has demonstrated to the President that if he simply repeats a phrase often enough, the American people tend to believe it. Thank you for trying to set the record straight.

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Peggy Davis, Atlanta, Georgia — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:23:37 GMT

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Robert Poimbeauf, Houston, TX — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:31:44 GMT

Brian,

When are you and other journalist going to realize that you are part of the problem? The coverage of the mall shooting in Omaha is a perfect example. NBC and all the other networks and news outlets have given the shooter what he wanted, fifteen minutes of fame. Of course the shooting is news, report it this way: today a gunman shot and killed eight people and himself in an Omaha shopping mall, in other news... Stop giving sick people the recognition they seek.

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Cal Crowe, Florence, Oregon — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:55:21 GMT

Hi! Why is the news media and others making such a big deal about Mit Romney being a Mormon? Nobody seemed to care that JFK was a Catholic. Democratic Senator Harry Reid is a Mormon as is our Senator Gordon Smith from Oregon. Don't we have more important issues to address. Brian, Did you really throw pennies out the window hahahaha? (Saturday Night Live) Cal Crowe, Florence, Oregon along the beautiful but windy coast

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Ed - San Diego - California — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:37:02 GMT

The mall killer left a note stating that at least he would be famous. Should we make him famous, thereby sending the message to other would-be mass murderers that they too can become famous? At one time in ancient Athens there was a brief copy-cat epidemic of young women committing suicide. The city elders issued a decree that the body of any young woman who committed suicide would be displayed naked in the public square, and they followed through with it. The suicides stopped immediately. Sounds barbaric, but what if we treated the body of mass murderer-suicides similarly instead of turning them into anti-heroes?

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Cheryl Brennan, Gilbertsville, PA — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:41:01 GMT

With all this talk about lead paint in toys, has anyone addressed the plastic dishes used by children?
All made in China - with Disney characters, etc. Is there any harm in these? Even the baby spoons I use are plastic, made in China and probably hazardous. Wondering if these are high in lead as well. Thank you!

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Roberto Haro, Larkspur, CA — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:46:27 GMT

Liked the series you did on black women. Also, the story about how young women are gaining in science education. However, you are missing some important national developments that have a critical and profound impact on the U.S. Gains by women in science are basically among white women. Real challenges are the increasing gap between educational attainment of Black and Latino males vs. women, especially white women. You ought to look into this. After all, Latinos are the largest and fastest growing minority group in the U.S. Read the new Pew Hispanic Center report on Latinos and the 2008 election!

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Paula, Memphis, TN — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:21:51 GMT

Mr. Williams:
There is a wonderful new website that just went online that you may be interested in at Nightly News. It is positive, informative, and full of helpful information. It could be a good source for so many people who may be facing a separation or divorce. This would be about 50% of all marriages today.
Please check it out as I think it could benefit a lot of people. It is divorce360.com.

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jim mangold,evans city,pa :( — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:34:41 GMT

a question about a teddy bear. why don't the muslims get upset when a person changes their name to muhhamed? like in the case of muhhamed ali the boxer. where was the outrage? there are others too, but why over a teddy bear? and why is it ok for them to critisize the jewish and cristian and buddahist faiths? a double standard perhaps? can anyone answer this question?

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David Smith — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:49:05 GMT

Mr. Williams,
I have a question I saw Mitt Romney today and I would like to know what gives him the right to say that Jesus Christ is the son of G-D when he was Jewish and nobody knew aything about him till 50 years after his death and Chritianity didn't come abouttill 300 years after his death. Catholicism is only two thousand years old. Judaism is 6,000 years old.

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David Smith — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:49:06 GMT

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Pauline Schotz — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:25:48 GMT

Brian you ask what makes a kid do the things like the shooting.Well when the schools and the goverment took the rights of raising your own kids it all started to fall apart you are no longer able to spank your children or you end up in jail, and if the kids get mad at you all they have to do is say I'll call 911 and tell them that you hit me and they are taught this in school. Plus they also took all the things out of school that teach the kids how to respect others.

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Florene Allen Brownstown, Illinois — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:27:47 GMT

I was told tonite that we could not send chridtmas cards to servicemen at Walter Reed Hospital. We have no names only a recovering serviceman. We are Home extension Wives Mothers and sisters of men that have or are serving. How can we get cards to these men for the holidays. Florene Allen

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lillian murphy — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:31:33 GMT

Just a thought on the comment from Walter Reed Hospital issue of getting cards. I think that you should send a crew to show how many cards have been sent. It might do the soldiers well to know! I work in a hospital and feel that the hospital needs to reevaluate their policy. Ask the community to help with the problem of handling the cards and possibly allowing the soldiers to pick cards from the mail if they want. I feel they would appreciate it. Volunteers in the community would probably love the chance to help with this project. I am sure that many people sent cards to soldiers to let them know how thankful they are for what they do for us. We need to allow them to see what has been done!!

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Dale Scoville Bloomington, MN — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:45:25 GMT

Brian
As a WWII Marine, your story on Nov. 6th on
the mailing of Christmas cards to veterans at REED
hosptal really upset me. If those cards can't be
belvered to our boys, why is there so much junk mail
delivered, without names, to our homes every day?
During WW2, if such a thing was mentioned, there
would be thosands of volenteers to get these cards
to our wounded men and women. what ever happened to
our patriotism in this country? This is not the
country we went to fight and get wounded for.

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Karen Coe, Cutler,OH — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:49:42 GMT

Mr. Williams, my husband is a soldier left behind by the military when he suffer strokes and therefore was no further use to them. He was not injured in combat as it were, but he was working in flooded areas of his home state. I feel for the combat injured but I find it hard to watch and have compassion for the US and the military when I know my husband gave all he could and was left with nothing. He would welcome cards and letters undeliverable to others just to know even a stranger cares enough to say thank you.He gave all he could for nearly 30 years. Now he has very little and has to live below the poverty line in disgrace. we never in our wildest dreams it would end up like this after all the promises made if he were to be injured the military would be there for him. They used him up and took a walk.

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Barbara Fearn, Vancouver, WA. — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:59:51 GMT

In the news tonight, Tim Russert emphasized Romney's statement regarding religion and freedom. So many people believe faith is religion. We can have faith without having religion. Religion is church. Faith is belief. Belief in America, belief in yourself.
That is what I got from his speech. We must have faith to have total freedom whatever our faith is in.

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Bill Vega, Corrales, New Mexico — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:23:26 GMT

Brian:
Regarding Romney's recent speech, I'm not interested in candidates explaining their religion to me. I am interested in their commitment to the separation of church and state, a founding and necessary principal of this democracy.

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Max Halliburton, Arlington, Tx — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:33:56 GMT

In the segment concerning the air traffic controllers and how stressed they may be, nothing was mentioned that the overtime that they put in is often at their own request. The overtime helps put some of them over the 200,000 dollar per year government employee.

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:27:35 GMT

Presidents who followed Bush/Cheney's orders of crime are falling like flies. But today the one man who stood up and told the truth and even received harassment from the White House and the US has becomes famous. The Iran President didn't look like he was going to be re elected in 2009 as the Iran people weren't going to vote for him. Then along came Bush who did every cruel thing he could against this man even lied to the World. Then came the NIE report that showed Bush yet again lied to everyone. Now the Iran President is greeted like a Rock Star and will be re elected as President. Who says Bush doesn't make people famous look we didn't know Bin Laden but Bush/Cheney have made him an international Name and hero to the Middle East. Slowly the truth about who was really behind the 9/11 attack is coming out over seas in the Media. Soon the full story will come to light and you can be sure the names of the US and Saudis are in it. I do feel bad for the Military Families that still believe Bush/Cheney were telling the truth, when they have to deal with the fact they were lied to it will be one bad day.
I do admit I don't blame the CIA for destroying the tapes as it would be shown as crimes against humanity and the UN would be all over it. As the White House continues to do is destroy all evidence of the crimes committed and let the Staff use the memory lost defense as Dick Cheney is using too.

My Cal. State Rep. Calvert is looking for support for the billions the White House wants. I had to laugh as this man is under investigation for crimes and has already been charged and convicted for sex with a prostitute who was on drugs in a public place. You just can't make this stuff up. Don't worry it's all public record.

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Joseph Hampton — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:30:27 GMT

Dear Mr. Williams, I have been watching NBC and other news agencies cover the Omaha killings. I think we, as a nation, are right to ask what caused this. But, after so many of these senseless killings, maybe it's time we stopped obliging these demented people who use the pain and death of strangers to make themselves 'famous' (really infamous). In the Omaha case the young man obviously knew he would be the subject of intense news coverage, he said he would be famous, and so he was right. News agencies have rewarded him in exactly the way he wanted to be rewarded. I don't believe that is the intention, but it is the result. And it encourages other damaged people to follow in his footsteps. There are obviously privacy issues that keep you from reporting on the current victims, but if instead of obsessing over the 'poor killer' you showed stories of the affects on past victims, then those who consider this path in the future will see strangers as human beings, rather than viewing them as no more than targets in a video game. And maybe there will be fewer of these stories to cover in the future.

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Bill Kopp, Montclair, NJ — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:47:01 GMT

Re: The Mall shooting.
What I really want to know, living in metro NY, is what is the Step-Father doing with an AK-47 in the first place, and when is he (the step-father)going to be arrested for that? If I was a loved-one of a deceased, I'd have filed a criminal complaint already.
We're trying to control guns, and there's an AK-47 that was not secured enough???

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Jackie Rawlings Riverside California — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:24:31 GMT

Brian when my son was 4 years old he got caught with the evidence on his face, hands, hair and shirt. I asked him who did this he said Mr. I don't know. Now this is what President Bush is saying as he lies. We have heard Bush said he never knew about the New York Ports being brought by Dubi, the Katrina storm, the NIE report and now the destruction of the CIA tapes. Who's running the White House and why does Bush call himself the Decider when he doesn't know who's making the decisions.
The Attorney General is celebrating the 50th Anniversary for the Civil Rights Dept. yet it's been destroyed in the pass 7 years and continuing today to deny all Americans their Civil Rights. The Jena Six is now a reality that our pass has come back. Even Justice Clarence Thomas while he was the Head of EEO allowed thousands of crimes to be left untouched and left for limitations dates to run out so people couldn't get Justice. We have no Justice System and I called the Attorney General to tell him so. I was 10 years old when I watched my family and others fight and die for the Rights other Americans are born with only to see the Bush Administration break it down to nothing.

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Linda, Minneapolis, MN — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:37:00 GMT

I'm writing in reponse to your story about the Christmas cards sent to the recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital. I can't express my outrage that these cards are being kept from the soldiers. What is wrong with this government? Thousands of us just want the soldiers to know we haven't forgot them. Shame on whoever it is that is responsible this.

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tj, birmingham, al — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:56:12 GMT

Tom,
you really disappointed me in your abilities to moderated the debate. you took a stand and the world saw it.