“Abolishing the death penalty, because the people who are doing the killing are no better than the person they kill.”

— Katie Farmer, Lawrence High School junior, Lawrence

“Getting government health insurance for all Kansans. Governor Sebelius has a plan to tax cigarettes to pay for health insurance. As a smoker, I think it's a good idea.”

— Deacon Jones, bartender, Lawrence

“Not abolishing the death penalty. We are from Pittsburg, and we are very aware of the Kleypas trial. We are watching carefully for the outcome.”

— Stephanie Miller, instructor, Pittsburg

“I think abolishing the death penalty would be the most important. They can never be 100 percent sure that someone is guilty, so there is always a chance that someone innocent might die.”

— John Richard, truck driver, Lawrence