If you were in Tom's position, would you feel the same way?

I would feel the same way if I were Tom because there is not that much money.
andrew, OH, Age 11

NO! I would be on the good side because it always wins!
Arthur, IA, Age 10

Yes, because the Shadow Lord might send Grey Guards to kill him if he does not serve them and the sign says everything for the traveler so he must serve travelers.
Eli, HI, Age 10

Yes, because I don't like to fight for one thing.
Derek, Age 11

Yes, because you have a shop and you need to make money, and stay alive.
Anthony, WI, Age 10

yes because I don't want to be killed
jacob, CO, Age 9

no because people will be killed and they would kill u one day.
Tavin, MO, Age 11

I would not feel the same way because I always fight for good, no matter what.
Jimmy, NJ, Age 11

Kind of. i would like the resistance, but hide it from the grey gaurds and things, just raising the price for their stuff.
Ryan, VA, Age 13

I think he feels this way because what with the Shadow Lord and his minions running amok in Deltora, it's simply safer to not help either side; if he doesn't help the Shadow Lord, he won't get lynched by the resistance groups, and if he doesn't help the resistance groups, he won't get lynched (or worse) by the Shadow Lord. I'd like to believe that I'd be noble and help the resistance, but you can't really tell with these sorts of things until you really are in a position like this.
Katherine, HI, Age 10

Probably I would say no. Because you just can't sit around and do nothing when you know that something someone else is doing is wrong. You should tell them or if they're evil like the shadow lord you should try and stop them.
Kristen, AR, Age 12

probably yes , because i'd make more money to run my shop
Anthony, NY, Age 12

i would do everything I can to stop the shadow lord but keep that a secret to my self and to everybody who wants to stop the shadow lord
joshua, Age 10

yes, i would think it wasn't my business and to stay out of it
elyssia, OK, Age 10

Yes cause I mean if he says he's on Lief's side, the Shadow Lord will kick his butt. But if he says he's on the Shadow Lord's side he'll lose customers.
Kelly (p.s. I'M A BOY!!!!!!!!), DC, Age 10

Sooner or later a person must stand up and make a decision. Even if it is wrong, he must make a choice. Hopefully, with wisdom and guidance he will make the right choice.
Thomas, CA, Age 9

I would feel the same way because there's more money in it if you help everyone not only certain people.
Darin, MN, Age 11

I would feel the same way because I do not like to have a group of people mad at me.
Katie, ME, Age 10

I disagree, it is important to stand up for what you believe in.
Joe, VA, Age 11

No, I would not! You cannot be the same to good as evil! It is wrong, plus you would lose your honor!
D.J., TN, Age 12