Photos by Jules Vuotto
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"It’s very sad — some people tried to make it like she was raped and others not. I think the publicity was hyped up too much."
Donna DiDomenico,
1700 block W. Moyamensing Avenue
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"I think it’s well deserved. She almost died for her country [and would have] if they didn’t rescue her."
Gail Ramos,
1200 block Mollbore Terrace
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"Honestly, a lot of it is [made up]. It’s publicity for the U.S. to make her look better than she is, but she does deserve some respect because she was over there fighting."
Shareef Brown,
23rd and Jackson streets
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"I think Jessica is considered a hero, as well as all of our troops overseas. I think the press is handling it well, showing her story and representing her well."
Stephen Pitucci,
21st and Porter streets
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"I don’t think she belonged there. I don’t think girls belong on the frontline and it’s all publicity."
Antoinette Ragozzino,
18th Street and Snyder Avenue
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"It’s not fair enough, I suppose. It is rather tragic but I do believe the other people deserve their time as well."
Anna Blake,
1900 block S. 19th Street
