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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!”

Lori Petruso • Teacher

Dan George • Plumber

“Will stopping this virus once again require the mass smothering of chickens in plastic trash bags? Just wondering.”

Dan George • Plumber

Frank Banks • Systems Analyst

“You have to wonder what monstrosity the Orient will unleash on humanity next. I mean, SARS, anime, Toyotathons…”

Frank Banks • Systems Analyst

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.”

Todd Cassell • Attorney

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.”

Alicia Green • Florist

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.”

Timothy Conn • Factory Worker




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