“I would keep it more decriminalized and deal with it on a local level.”

— Mark Pliska, Kansas University senior, Rolling Meadows, Ill.

“I would say no. Keep it in state court. I think some drug penalties are too harsh already.”

— Nelson Borys, teacher, Lee's Summit, Mo.

“Yes. I think the more harsh the better for drug crimes.”

— Lyra Pherigo, musician, Olathe

“I don't think so. I think drug penalties are too harsh as it is. They should stick with what they've got. I don't think they should make it worse.”

— Beth Dorsey, writer, Lawrence