I watched the interview this evening with SSGT. Giunta. I was so impressed with his interview. It was great to see someone considered a hero, being so humble. Congratulations, SSGT. Giunta on your Medal of Honor award!

Veternans day is over and again the issues involving our troops is sheft until next year, as the topic will only be brought up when votes are needed.

I watched Sal's interview on 60 mins. Sunday and he is a true soldier and American for reasons few will understand and law makers will be clueless to. Sal knows it's a team effort not a single player. The heros are all our soldiers and even those who died. Sal expressed with what he said and what he didn't say that showed how these two Wars effected our troops. Sal will never be the same and dealing with the horror he lived will last a life time. We hear Law Makers making decisions as they have no idea what the effects are to our soldiers. Sal save his brother soldier who died and nothing will change that. The Enemy used a form that even Sal said the US would have used. War is hell and no one comes back the same. I understood the memory Sal will have to deal with but he was right when he said the metal belongs to his fellow soldiers those dead and alive. All the awards and treatment isn't worth a fellow soldiers life. We should take note before going into any War or invasion of how this charges the lives of soldiers and their families forever. Obama can end the Wars but the damage has already been done by those who decided to go to War in the first place. We hear how President Bush proudly says he would do the same thing in attacking Afghanistan and invading Iraq. But we're left with thousands of soldiers and their families who will never recover while the President only misses the special treatment he was given during his time as President. Some worns hear in time and some last a life time, I pray for all the men/women who serve our Country not just on Veterans Day but every day. May God help Sal fine peace during his life on this earth.

Good Evening Mr.Williams, A fine broadcast this evening. Staff. Sgt. Sal Giunta is so very deserving of the Medal of Honor and reading about his heroic efforts in firing against the taliban while saving his fellow solidiers shows what a brave and dedicated soldier Staff Sgt. Giunta. So very humble in his words and saying how many of his fellow soldiers gave everything for their country. Hearing him say he is just the "middle man" and mediocre shows what a great soldier and person. He is truly deserving of the Medal of Honor. Yet, he says many more fellow soldiers deserve it too. A fine soldier Staff. Sgt. Sal Giunta.

On another note the report by Mr.Costello about airport security measures revealed how the body scanners and pat downs are making passengers quite angry. There should be soem adjustments made to the system and common sense needs to play a role in the measures. It is a difficult issue in this era of heightened security all over the world.

The report by Anne Thompson about the Sweetwater Foundation growing fresh vegetables and fish without chemicals was interesting. Really fresh food for people and a whole new generation learning to grow it. Certainly helping the environment.

Your interview with Prince Charles certainly showed how he is very proud of his two sons Prince William and Prince Harry and worries so much about them being in the military. One can agree it is even harder on the families constantly worrying about their loved ones off in battle. Both his sons are very nice and serve their country well. Looking forward to seeing the entire interview on the Dateline Special on Friday.

Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

Lots of Love to Laurel,Jackie,Stephanie,Claudia,Celine,Anna,Lori,Cary and Matt!

Be Well Always!

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard!

Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

XOXO

Lisa

I really hope that the ceremony is televised and shown to the public. I really want to see the President award this honor to this American Hero!

Hi Brian-First off I know someone very close to me who is green with envy at your ability to get an interview with Prince Charles. My mother was a HUGE fan of Princess Diana and still is a great admirer of the Royal family.

Now about this rather vulgar new TSA screening process. I'm very glad I don't do alot of flying, because the idea of someone being able to see me in my "birthday suit" or to be able to "feel me up" for the sake of airline safety, is very disturbing and I REALLY hope that this particular version of screening will get so much public opposition that the TSA will HAVE to change course....and SOON!

Thanks

Sincerely

Robert Fleming

Congrats SSGT. Giunta! You may feel you are wearing this medal for your commerades but it is being awarded to you. Wear it proudly! You earned it.

The report on Staff Sgt. Giunta was completely inappropriate. Since Brian serves on the Board of Directors of the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, this story represents a huge conflict of interest. Nightly News frequently reports on the U.S. military, and Brian himself often reports on Medal of Honor winners, as he did with this story. Nightly News's attitude towards the military can be described as reverential, even idolatrous. To what extent is this a result of Brian's position on the MOH Foundation board? How can the NBC executives allow Brian to serve on the board of an organization that he reports on? Are we supposed to believe that Brian is completely objective and unbiased in his reporting? If a MOH winner robbed a liquor store or killed someone while driving drunk, would Brian report it? I doubt it. This is no different than if he served on the board of Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, General Mills or Chrysler. Since Nightly News often reports on those companies' products, it would be inappropriate for Brian to serve on any of those boards. And since Brian reports on MOH winners, he should not be allowed to serve on that organization's board, either. A news organization and its anchor must be free not only of conflicts of interest, but of even the appearance of any such conflict. Brian's MOH board membership does not pass the smell test. It leaves open the distinct possibility that his reporting (and the reporting of other NBC correspondents) is tainted by his allegiance to the MOH Foundation, and by extension, the entire U.S. military. NBC must insist that Brian Williams relinquish his position on the MOH board if he is to continue serving as the Nightly News anchor. That is the right thing to do.

At first, I couldn't figure out why Nightly News would air two different stories (Saturday and Sunday) about the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito fight that took place Saturday night. Nightly News wouldn't run a story like this--certainly not on two consecutive nights--unless it provided some sort of benefit to NBC. Then it hit me like a Pacquiao uppercut. This was a gesture to NBC's soon-to-be owners at Comcast (or Kabletown, as the company is called on "30 Rock"). Although the bout was shown on HBO Pay-Per-View, the cable operators (like Comcast) that carried the fight also got a cut of the profits. The more people that purchase the fight, the more money Comcast makes. So the Pacquiao stories on this weekend's Nightly News amounted to four minutes of free advertising for the fight--to the benefit of Comcast (the fight was still available for purchase on Sunday for those who may have missed it on Saturday). The Nightly News producers were so eager to please their new bosses at Comcast that they even aired Sunday's Pacquiao story in place of the usual NFL-related story they air most Sundays (to promote NBC's Sunday Night Football). Obviously, this is one of the reasons Comcast is acquiring NBC. Lots of free promotion for Comcast's other properties. Well played, Kabletown. Jack Donaghy would be proud.

Brian: I watched the clip about the Medal of Honor recipient. Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta for his meritorious service above abd beyond the call of duty. I'll catch you on tonight's broadcast.