Sharon Gernon, homemaker, Lawrence

âÂÂI was reading about it today, the idea that al-Qaida is poised, ready to attack if we attack Iraq. They are so tied together, I donâÂÂt know which is more dangerous.âÂÂ

Michael Lockwood, musician, Los Angeles

âÂÂI think that they pose an equal threat at some point. Obviously al-Qaida seems to be the threat at hand.âÂÂ

Joe Ostermann, electrician, Lawrence

âÂÂAl-Qaida because they donâÂÂt have a solid base of operation; theyâÂÂre everywhere.âÂÂ

Nathan Ellis, manager of health food store, Kansas City, Mo.

âÂÂI definitely think al-Qaida. I think Iraq is just a distraction.âÂÂ