Readonna Howell - student: `If the people who are taking part in this are... let's say committed enough, if they really believe in what they are doing, then I think they can make a difference. If they just do it for the fun of it, or because they have nothing to do, it won't make any sense. I don't think it will work because the people whose attention they want to get will not listen to them. And even if I had the time I wouldn't take part, because personally, I don't think it will work. I believe in what they are trying to do and I would do anything to make it work because I would like to see changes in the country. But being out in the open now is not entirely safe and although I feel most of the people who will be there would go because they want to make things better, I believe there will also be people who would hinder what we would be trying to do. This always happens, like every time they say they are organising a peaceful march or peaceful protest, something always happens to defeat the purpose.'

Roul Carroll - private sector worker: `From a religious perspective I feel it will bear fruit, but I don't think it will do much for politics or even the crime situation. It's quite obvious that the opposition and the government need to do something about it and the only way that could happen is to get together. I think that the government should be doing more. A lot of crimes have been committed and nobody has been sentenced in court as yet to show that they have been cracking down on crime. And you are not hearing just what is it that the army and the police are doing, only that investigations are continuing. I don't think it will do much for politics because a lot of people do not have any confidence in the government and personally I don't think that they should have to depend on the opposition for anything. But religiously, look at the season, there is supposed to be togetherness. A lot of religious groups are going to give assistance and are becoming active, so definitely a lot of people will turn out.'

Lashana Gomes - student: `To me it's a positive step towards bringing the country together by letting those parties understand that the country cannot develop and move forward if they don't share some common goals. I would take part because it would be good sharing my thoughts and views in something that is a common interest for everyone especially with the current crime situation.'

Saffinaz Ali - pharmacist: `I feel that would help, in the sense that it creates unity among the people and as long as you have unity you will have peace. It could be a facade for all you know, but it basically depends on how you look at it. But I don't think it can do anything for unity among the parties. I think it's a question about power, nobody wants to give up power. I wouldn't be going because I think most people will just go as a pretence, just to be active. I don't think it will make any difference.'

Anthonio Chan - student: `It all depends on how the people think, if they are there for the good of it. But it should have some good, everybody would be united, in trying to stop what is going on right now. I think it's something that could make the country better. I would try to take part because I care for the country and I think people should do what is right and not be afraid of what is going on. And hopefully by bringing the parties together it will be for the betterment of everyone.'

Alicia Connelly - student: `I think all the political leaders should come together as one to stop the crime in the country and focus on our development. I think this idea could reconcile them, I know it's just holding hands but if everyone comes out in support, all the religions and all the races, it will be a show of unity. Those two parties are still the main parties and they should be responsible for what is going on right. I will be taking part because I would like what is going on right now to stop - both the crime and the situation between the parties.'

George Gray - upholsterer\joiner: The PNC always blames the PPP and the PPP is always blaming the PNC. The population of the country is mainly made up of two races, the Indians and the Africans. I think because of this Bharrat Jagdeo and Desmond Hoyte must meet and talk at a forum open to the public so everybody could see and hear. And once people see them talking together it will bring a difference. And what they should do is have a photograph taken of the two leaders together when they meet and poster it around the country so that people could see with their own eyes that the two leaders are meeting. I don't think just holding hands will make any sense at all. How could it solve the problems between the parties? The only reason I would want to take part is that I want to see change. Right now we are living in warfare. Things are just a little more quiet now because it's the Christmas holiday. The two leaders need to meet.'

Debbie Noble - teller\cashier: `I think the possibility exists that this could bring unity among the parties. They will be getting the support from all the people and that is what they need. They can't do anything without the people. What they need to understand is that what is destroying the nation is them not communicating. They need to communicate to help build the country.'

Monica Garrett - self-employed: I think this is a good idea to work and bring people towards reconciliation, especially seeing that the Christmas season is on. And if all the religious groups can come together, according to their faith, if they believe that this will work, it would be like the planting of a seed. I believe that it makes sense and it will be profitable and if I had the time I would participate.