“It seems kind of harsh, although I haven't seen the video. I guess they were just trying to make an example. They may also be trying to cover themselves when the lawyers suit up to sue everybody.”

— Hearne Christopher, columnist, Kansas City, Kan.

“I think it was a little harsh, but obviously they deserve some kind of suspension.”

— Eric Bowen, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“Yes, I think they were punished appropriately. I think they need to rein in violence.”

— Carlena Haney, office manager, Lawrence

“I think it was a little too harsh. I believe that if someone is going to hit you then you have to defend yourself. There may have been other options, but I still think that the suspensions were too long.”

— Tiffany Gunnels, makeup artist, Tonganoxie