Is it not true that the soldiers said to have been "kidnapped" -- the event that supposedly started all this killing -- were actually part of a commando team operating inside Lebanon when they were captured? There are many questions U.S. reporters seem afraid to ask.

Keith Olbermann aired clips of explosions going off, and in essence 'interrupting' some of Richard's reports. One explosion in particular was so big and so close, it wouldn't be surprsing if all of the folks in and around Richard's location could feel the heat. It happened in the evening, you could hear the 'whirring' sound of the rocket, then a flash of light, slight pause, then a violent explosion complete with mushroom cloud. It's hands down the most frightening thing I've ever seen. I don't know how these brave men and women do it. Richard, please stay safe, and keep your flak jacket on at ALL times.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: David Bloom, Bob Woodruff, Doug Vogt, Jill Carroll, Kimberly Dozier, James Brolan, Paul Douglas. No one wants to see another journalist's name added to that list. Your experience in Lebanon, and that of Martin Fletcher in Israel is just too close for comfort. Everyone respects your knowledge, expertise, and commitment to covering the region. No one wants to see your physical or emotional well-being suffer. Keep doing what matters, and remember there are people back home praying for your safety, as well as for all the innocent victims of this nightmare.

I am sad that Hezbollah is part of the elected government of Lebanon. I am sad Hezbollah's terrorists army has been allowed to flourish in southern Lebanon (on the border with Israel) even after they were supposed to have been disbanded. Lebanon should have gotten rid of Hezbollah instead of embracing them. It's sad to see innocent lives lost, but war is war. It's sad it has come to this.
Thank you and the other journalists and cameramen, etc. who are so brave and who see the importance of reporting the truth to the world. Sometimes it seems the truth is not what people want to hear, but it is the truth nonetheless. Try to stay safe and know we are praying for everyone in harm's way.

Great story for Imus. He better be nice to you!

BTW: Thank you for all the reports over the years of conflict.

Lebanon, has been a sess pool of humanity since the 60's. U.S. citizens who have gone to or are in Lebanon for anything other than state department needs should be left to deal with the repercussions of their darwinistic decision to go there. If children are involved, get the children out but leave the bonehead parents. Stop the education of "whoa is our lot due to somebody else’s fault!" I for one, am getting very tired of sending our troops to save stupid people who walk in front of the bus on the middle of an interstate highway at night!! Let em get their own way out and maybe the next bunch of idiots that want to go to any of a multitude of very dangerous places will not go, nor will they bother to then demand that American service members stick their hands in the boiling water to get the dummies hands out of the boiling water! Sounds ludicrous???? Watch the news and the sympathetic idiots reporting the hopeless position of the chickens that walked willingly into the "Tyson Yard" and the terriable delays that PETA needs to overcome to save the late commers to the yard! (Ignoring the fate of the other chickens for the past 25yrs and also likely for the next 25!) Sheesh and Sheesh

Our man on the scene. You convinced me long ago you are street smart and know what you are doing so there is no need for me to tell you to choose the risks carefully. But as you now know, sometimes the choices are not there. You got in there which is a feat in of itself, but Richard, forget the bonus, if it gets too intense to get any interviews, get out, we can get local cameramen to take in the fireworks, we cant lose a man like you. Your a natural Richard and have quite a future. Please keep the signals coming long as you can. Remember, a good journalist knows when to fold n when to hold.

Richard..now that you are situated more or less in Beirut where or or how is the NBC officice location in respect to the areas under fire and being shelled From your observations and reporting it seems as if that part of the world has been turned upside down. What a shame. I feel sad for the common folk,who are in great danger no matter where they try to go. And you seem to be in the midst of conflict no matter where you go.Having been in the Bagdad termoil and trying to stay out of harms way you now find yourself in another conflict but with different players (oppenents). Keep your head down and yourflack jacket handy or just stay in it.We all appreciate what you are doing to keep us informed. But we also hope you will all stay safe while doing this work. I'm pleased with the coverage you NBC folks are doing to be as thourough in your coverage as you are.

Hello, I am just responding to the first post.
Contrary to the appearances, life is not cheap in the Middle East. It appears that way though as some people who do not respect life make all people in the region look bad. They are from our perspective outlaws who should be stopped and not in any way a reflection on who we are.

Richard, your reporting has been amazing and I, too, worry about you even with your flak jacket.
One question that really puzzles me: If the American or Israeli forces accidently hit a civilian installation or house and kill innocent Muslims, there is a hue and cry all over the Muslim world. Yet, it seems every day, in Afghanistan and Iraq, Muslims intentionally kidnap and kill fellow Muslim civilians, including children, by the hundreds. When is life "cheap" and when is it "precious?"
I don't hear of the Israeli or American soldiers attacking mosques, except under the most dire circumstances or by accident. There are two sets of ethics at play and until they come together, there will never be true peace in the Middle East.

Dear Richard,

Thank you all for the work you do to keep us informed. How you stay so calm and focused, I don't know. I hope this conflict is short-lived and that you will all be safer soon.

I appreciate these blogs, because I think your TV reports are cut short in the interest of time. But for those of us who are more interested in the details and realize how important they are, this has been a great resource.

I look forward to hearing more from you, and pray every day that you and everyone with you are kept safe.

Richard, we have been following your reporting from Baghdad and now Beirut and have been worried for you all along and get really nervous for you when we see you reporting wearing a flak jacket/vest. Please be very careful there. You have a big fan base back here that worries about you and prays for your safety every day.

Thank you for continuing to put yourself in harm's way to keep America informed. You are no less brave than our troops on the ground.
Be safe and God bless.