Please stop broadcasting the videos of the killer. Couldn't you even wait until the funerals of the victims?

NBC, I'm very disappointed in your poor judgement.

Having had two of my siblings murdered one in 1974 the other in 1984, I find myself trying to find answers to the many questions I still have concerning "why them"? NBC has received many negative comments about its decision to broadcast material from the murderer at Virginia Tech. Although I understand the outcry, I personally have found myself diving into the material to see if there is something that can help me understand why my brother and sister are no longer here. I keep thinking that perhaps there will something inside the writings, or the video that will make me say "a-ha there's the link, there's a possible reason why". My heart goes out to those wonderful people affected by such a senseless tragedy and I pray for your comfort and closure.

Shame on you NBC!! The media should not give another second of coverage to this KILLER.....

We seem so blind to the role the media plays in these kinds of tragedies. By broadcasting Cho's video, NBC Nightly News gave him exactly the kind of notarity he desired and fueled the psychotic fantasies of others like him. People like Cho feel puny, insignificant, and ignored. They commit these atrocities as an act of revenge against these offenses and to gain a twisted form of respect and recognition that, in their own depraved and egotistical minds, feel they have been unjustly denied.

Cho sent his tapes to the media knowing full well they would splash his pictures around the world and do his bidding. We have given in to all his terrorist demands. NBC might even feel lucky that Cho picked them to run the story.

Meanwhile, the rest of us scratch our heads and puzzle over why our country is increasingly plagued by these kinds of horrific, senseless crimes!

Congratulations, NBC...you've reached a new low in 'journalism'. Your shameless self-promotion and complete disregard for the Virginia Tech community in airing the Cho videos demonstrates just how truly depraved you and the rest of the mainstream media have become.

Whether its the creepy but painfully obvious lack of genuine emotion on the part of your field reporters interviewing students; or the near-masturbatory way in which your anchors continue to call this "the deadliest shooting in US history" or "worst massacre in America history" or one of the other cynical superlatives that only serve to highlight this incident as a sick benchmark of sorts for the next mentally ill kid on the edge of insanity; and now to actually airing the photos and video clips sent to you by the killer....all examples of how low you have sunk to stay out in front of the rest of the jackals in the news media.

Though you defended your airing that vile crap with the usual chant about the content being newsworthy, I, along with, Im quite sure, millions of Americans disagree vehemently. There is no, I repeat NO journalistic newsworthiness to Cho's rants that you couldn't have simply quoted in text, rather then by airing the videos and photos. By fetishizing Cho's actions (and his, and now your, sick multimedia trophy) all you do is elevate his status to the level of twisted celebrity.

I fervently hope that someday, someone finds a way to hold you legally and directly responsible for any subsequent shootings in which the gunmen invoke Cho as their inspiration, for that is exactly what your poor judgment and complete disregard for Monday's victims will accomplish.

Congratulations on reaching the bottom of a very deep and crowded barrel.

You should not have aired as much as you did, the reporters stated it was in order to study the mind of a killer but you can did that in private not on your television station

NBC, this was really poor timing. I found the images horrifying and I was almost three thousand miles away. Explain how this fits with the public's right to know. Were you afraid you would be scooped on this, that some one would leak the photos to some other slimy news outlet that could magnify the horror experienced by the victims' families and survivors of the shootings?
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting my news from somewhere else for awhile. I think a nationwide boycott is in order. I bet that statement prevents this from being posted.
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I understand that certain questions had the right to be answered. Could this not have been achieved by airing a simple statement saying that NBC had recieved the package and stating why the time sent was significant? There was absolutely no reason to air these images. Ironic how you see NBC stating on air how "desensitized" the youth have become, and in the next scene, air these horrific images that we will never forget. Tasteless.

the pictures should be kept private no one needs to see then especially a few days after this happened/

NBC has no shame!!!!! This is disgusting and exactly what that selfish killer wanted....fame....just wait for all the copycats seeing their way from invisible losers to fame. Meanwhile the victims are invisible and the families must continue to be violated by the media.

NBC....do you have no conscience?? What if the same happened to your children??

The media is sick and contributing to the sickos in society.

I personally am disgusted by your actions .

The killer sent his package to NBC because he knew they'd show it...over & over again. NBC's exploitation is disturbing and hurtful to the recovering survivors and the victims' families.

NBC gets to compete against YOUTUBE in the ultimate User Generate Video space?

It is pitiful and tragic that NBC, CNN and the like have demonstrated zero sensitivity and have only "legitimized" the actions of an alienated figure, in order to make a few dollars, while hyping and thereby encouraging the permeation of violence in a society in decline.

At one time, television and film were a reflection of society. Those days are over. A dialectical relationship is at play. And, those who make money off of media ventures are just as responsible for promoting these tragedies as the lame-ass politicians who are afraid to introduce gun laws with bite.

This is (almost 100%) an American phenomenon. We had all best hold up a mirror and look at ourselves.

Yes, unfortunately, we will have learned nothing and we will see this again....and, again...and, again...while NBC and others sell advertising space around it...and the next event...

With all last week's news about a former radio host and a baby's birth father now we have real news about a horrible act of hate.The media has a hard time knowing what real news is too often.This event hurt way more people than attend Va Tech.

I agree with all the previous statements and would like to add that every time I open my homepage of msn.com, there is the inhumane killer's face staring me down. Needless to say, my homepage is changed!

As a faithful viewer of NBC News for over 20 years, I am extremely disappointed and shocked by the graphic and violent coverage that NBC has aired over the Virginia Tech massacre. The shocking videos and pictures that have been shared with the nation over the past 24 hours place NBC perilously close to the category I typically reserve for sensationalistic late-night cable news programs. By giving this troubled individual a platform to express his agenda, NBC News has played right into the hands of a deranged individual who was responsible for taking innocent life.

I am a firm believer/supporter of the 1st Amendment and believe that in no way should our news programs become censored in any way, but surely anyone with common sense can understand the potential ramifications of this type of coverage. Is NBC not granting this individual their last wish by airing his diatribe? Instead of focusing on the tragic loss and personal stories during last night's broadcast, NBC chose to focus on the scoop coverage of what they had received from the killer. I can't imagine what the loved ones of those lost must have felt as they stared at the images of having the very same weapons that killed their loves ones being pointed at them through their televisions.

I am appalled at the lack of ethical journalism standards displayed by NBC news. I hope that NBC can learn from their tragic mistake before the next mass shooting by an individual who was inspired by the martyrdom of Cho.

It is only when our media in this country begin to choose not to sacrifice decency standards in the name of the almighty ratings number that we can begin to turn the corner of raising our expectations. Unfortunately, that is all the news industry has been reduced to in recent years.

NBC, we want you to know loud and clear there are plenty of viewers in America who still value ethical standards and good wholesome values over the "scoop" of the day. Please learn from your mistake on this one. I don't ever care to see such outrageous and purely despicable images on my television ever again.

Mr. Vega from Florida summed this up perfectly. I used to work for an NBC affiliate - so glad I'm not swimming around in the bottom of the barrel with you now.

You showed the footage, now stop! The media needs to excercise compassion and reverance and must be able to foresee the affect that the medias actions will have on the victims, their families, friends and the overall general population of our country. Not to mention the younger children in our nation. By showing this footage you endorse and validate his actions. It is like saying I did not rob the bank I only drove the car. Shame on you all, will the people call for you all to fired like IMUS was.

II have felt nothing but outrage and anger after viewing the video clip of the killer. As much outrage of the killing itself. NBC news choice to show the video, the front page stories with photos of Cho, the endless coverage about him... It ridiculous. The media is simply immortalizing a killer and giving him exactly what he has craved his whole life, notoriety. At least Cho has mental insanity as a defense what is media's excuse. It is obvious that American media is more obsessed with rating, greed, and revenue then common decency and general sensitivity.
In lieu of the current media focus, I would have much preferred to learn more about the victims and their wonderful ambitious and achievements to date. Professionally, I’ve worked with adolescents and I recognize the challenges they face in finding an identity. My biggest fear is that now, socially displaced and isolated adolescents (and adults) will identify with this killer and crave his notoriety. It is not too late for NBC news to cease any further broadcasts of Cho’s statement. Cho does not deserve any more attention then he is currently receiving. Instead the attention should be refocused on the victims, recovery and preventing events like this from re-occurring.

Did you really expect the media not to show it? Like the song says, if it wasn't for dirty laundry, there'd be no news!! Just be thankful that you have a real job that has importance and it doesn't rely dirt. Sometime sit and really watch the news, and ask yourself one question. How many good subjects does the media cover, compared to the crap it shows. Like I tell my sons, our generation let this happen. It is your generation that has to correct it!

I think there should be more memorializing the lives of the 32 people killed by this monster and alot less of him. We have given him what he wanted. He will live on long after most of us are dead because he will be studied and movies made about him and his name mentioned every year just like Timothy Mcvea, The boys at Columbine and so on and on. Lauren McCain a young girl here from Hampton VA had been home schooled her whole life and went off to college for this. What a shame and a waste. It makes me scared to let my kids out of my site each day. But to talk of this monster and for him to get headline after headline and website after website is wrong and shows how shallow this country is. It is all about the ratings let's give some respect to the ones who lost their lives .......and stop promoting other idiots to act as this one did.

Goodbye NBC. You have sunken to a new low.

Commence boycott.

First it was MSNBC being boycotted by me because of the Imus situation, now it's NBC's turn for a personal boycott because of it's senseless, depraved handling of all this. I encourage everyone out there to stay away from these corporate leeches and all the sponsors that support these networks!

as a former journalism student, i understand the need to talk about the package you received. i think showing the envelope and describing the contents was justified. but as a friend of a vtech student and a human being i was disgusted at the amount of coverage his video and photos received. i am a loyal nbc viewer and was deeply disappointed in your choices. why does this kid's photo take precedence on your site and your broadcast over the faces of his victims?

Anything to make a buck RIGHT!

I agree....a sad and disgusting choice.....made for ratings. NBC is giving Cho the glory he wanted, and again, this will only encourage others with the same mindset. I detest how the "Virginia Tech Massacre", as the press is dubbing it, is being portrayed with still images and music, as if it's a TV show or promotion for a movie.