On the street

“I think flunking the class would probably be fair. I guess it would depend on if it were high school or college. They take it a lot more seriously in college.”

Elizabeth Wood, KU student, Lawrence

“I think they should have to rewrite the paper if it’s their first time so they learn from the mistake, or they should get a 50 percent.”

Beth Peterson, KU student, Lawrence

“I think the situation should be taken into account. I don’t necessarily think it should be a sweeping generalization.”

David Hackmeier, KU student, Lawrence

“I’d probably say give them an F on their paper, but don’t fail them for the class. Maybe give them a D.”