“Yes, if I had somewhere to go. I used to fly a lot, and that stuff never bothered me. I've had some of my best sleep on airplanes.”

— Steve Buckner, freelance writer, Lawrence

“Yes. I've flown a lot in the last couple of years. I think security is getting better, and I feel a lot safer.”

— Dawn Trotter, pharmaceutical sales, Lawrence

“Certainly. You just have to follow the rules. I think since 9-11, the airlines are a lot more knowledgeable about what they are doing. I think everyone is more aware.”

— Max Heidrick, pharmacist, Beloit

“I would. I'm not flying, but I would. I'm a little more apprehensive because of the terrorists, but it wouldn't stop me from flying.”

— Carol Wallace, semiretired, Lawrence