1.   Western leaders fear that other countries will be dragged into the war.

2.   And even as U.S. political leaders fear for their pilots in the sky, they also fear civilian casualties on the ground.

3.   And even though McQuay is white, like the vast preponderance of child molesters, the leaders fear that the procedure will ultimately be aimed at black men.

4.   And though education campaigns in many communities led to public understanding, leaders fear awareness could be quickly forgotten if rage erupts again.

5.   Any bad outcome church leaders might have feared when the allegations were first made is being visited upon them tenfold now.

6.   As the General Assembly convenes Tuesday, some leaders fear the flag flap will oveshadow issues such as education and tax relief.

7.   A bill rolling back environmental regulations almost came up for a vote this week, but GOP leaders fearing a public relations disaster, pulled it.

8.   Business leaders feared a Netanyahu victory would lead to a stalled peace process and corresponding economic paralysis.

9.   Business leaders also fear that a mayor with close ties to labor could bring more regulations and higher taxes.

10.   But Armey is trying to block a vote, which Republican leaders fear they would lose.