November 7, 2012

Steve Capus, President NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 Dear Mr. Capus: Chris Matthews has crossed the line and must be fired for his callous disregard for the plight of thousands of residents in Breezy Point, Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Orange Counties and New Jersey who felt the wrath of Hurricane Sandy.
Chris Matthews said last night on the Rachael Maddow Show, I'm so glad we had that storm last week because I think the storm was one of those things. No, politically I should say. Not in terms of hurting people. The storm brought in possibilities for good politics. His callous disregard, his complete lack of understanding of the devastation, his inability to relate to how much everyone has lost; over 100 deaths, thousands of homes and all the contents, businesses wiped out, cars and boats completely destroyed, lives that will never be the same. I personally invite Mr. Matthews to the spot where my house once stood in Breezy Point. Let him see the devastation, let him smell the remnants of the fire, let him help clean the area, let him face the people who have lost everything to the ravages of Sandy. I urge him to accept my invitation, but I believe Chris Matthews who would rather sit in the safety of a warm television station than tell the residents of Breezy, in person face to face, Im so glad we had that storm. It is a breach of ethics to have a man who makes such a callous statement after such devastation continue to have a platform and be able to spew such indifference with so many people still suffering without heat, electricity, and the simple comforts of an everyday life. Fire Chris Matthews immediately. Sincerely,

Michael R. Long