“I think that the United States needs to be willing to take on its own soil certain prisoners … (at) the most secure place in the United States, and that may or may not be Leavenworth.”

— Sandra Zimdars-Swartz, professor, Tonganoxie

“No, I think they should be sent to Alcatraz.”

— Blue Barrand, retired CPA, Lawrence

“I think it is a very complex situation, (but) I would like to see it closed.”

— SanDee Nossaman, retired, Lawrence

“No. … They’re not citizens of the United States. … They should be tried in a military tribunal.”

— Marshall Coplen, tow truck driver, Lawrence