The Southeast Missourian asked, "What do you think of the United States hosting the World Cup Soccer Tournament?"

Tom Bolen, Cape Girardeau

"For soccer fans it's great. Personally, for me it wasn't all that much. I would have liked to have seen the USA do better, but they didn't do too well."

Rusty Dailey, Cape Girardeau

"I think it's a good thing. I think it gets everybody excited, and it gets everybody from other countries together.

Kelly Keene, Cape Girardeau

"It's good for our world relations in general. It's a positive thing for sports for us. Hopefully it will generate more interest in that sport, which will be good for us in every way."

Gary Schmidt, Cape Girardeau

"I think it's great. I'm not a soccer fan in particular, but it's a good sport. It gives us a little more recognition around the world."

Kevin Dirnberger, Benton

"I guess it's all right. It makes money for the country from the fans, and it's good that all countries get together."

John Kelly, Cape Girardeau

"I think it's a wonderful idea. I think it would promote soccer in the United States for our kids. We play it now, but it's not widespread like baseball."