“I think this has huge ramifications for the whole world. I think it plays into the Bush administration's strategy in regards to the axis of evil and their desire to invade Syria and Iran all under the guise of supporting Israel.”

— Marianne L. Curtis, acupressurist, Lawrence

“I'm very concerned, because I think it gives our government an excuse to be where we are and to prolong our occupation there.”

— Eric Siegfreid, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“Since it's been going on for so long, I think a lot of people, including myself, are desensitized to it. I'm concerned, but no more so than before the recent violence.”

— Banaka Okwuone, food service, Lawrence

“I'm very concerned and wish more people were, but I've been concerned for a long time. I wish people were in as perpetual a state of concern and action as the Middle East is in a perpetual state of conflict and violence.”

— Kim Coughlin, organizer, Lawrence