“I think it's possible for people to treat animals cruelly in that situation, but it depends on the person showing the animal.”

— Jeremy Keeler, programmer, Lawrence

“No, it's not like it's a circus where they dress the animals up. 4-H has been around for a long time.”

— Rachel Wheeler, Kansas University senior, St. Louis

“It depends on how they treat them by providing them with basic necessities. They need to be treated with equality.”

— Aylin Saner, student, Tampa, Fla.

“No, it's not, because the people who show the animals take really good care of them and take great pride in them.”

— Shelby White, Lawrence High School junior, Lawrence