“I think it could have been done in a more positive way for the people of Iraq instead of in the kind of under-the-table approach in which it was done.”

— Sue Hewitt, retired from Kansas University, Lawrence

“It's too early to know how things are going to turn out.”

— Mangus Hargreaves, boxing promoter, Lawrence

“I'm surprised it happened early but also relieved because I have several friends and family in the military. Hopefully this will bring an end to all the turmoil.”

— Aaron Hall, massage therapist, Lawrence

“No, it doesn't appear things will get better. You'll still have all the same problems as before.”

— K. Cohlmia, retail, Stillwater, Okla.