“I would say no, because if they can go to another state and get divorced, then there isn't much point.”

— Susan Cannan, research fellow, Birmingham, England

“That sounds like a great way to reduce the divorce rate. I think there should be counseling required before you get married.”

— Cassie Gilman, fund raiser, Norman, Okla.

“I don't know that it ought to be a law, but I like the idea. Anything we can do to strengthen the institution.”

— Jim Abram, operations director, McLouth

“In general, I'm not sure it's the state's position to legislate our lives, but I would like to see some developments that would make marriages more meaningful.”

— Jack Feiden, retired, Wichita