The SARS Epidemic
Many Americans are worried about the spread of SARS, the mysterious, deadly respiratory illness sweeping China and Hong Kong. What do you think?
Lori Petruso,
Teacher
"More than 100 people have died worldwide from SARS! More than 100 people! 100!"
Dan George,
Plumber
"Will stopping this virus once again require the mass smothering of chickens in plastic trash bags? Just wondering."
Frank Banks,
Systems Analyst
"You have to wonder what monstrosity the Orient will unleash on humanity next. I mean, SARS, anime, Toyotathons..."
Todd Cassell,
Attorney
"From now on, I'm making sure to steer way the hell clear of the Chinatown section of my city, just like I always have."
Alicia Green,
Florist
"With its limited exposure and 4 percent fatality rate, SARS lies somewhere between rubella and a NASCAR crash on my list of death fears."
Timothy Conn,
Factory Worker
"Did you say terrorists were behind SARS? Wow, I thought you said that. I'll just repeat that until they know what actually causes it."
