“Yes. They need more places to keep these kids off the streets. They also need to offer more programs and take better care of the ones we have.”

— Jeff Dougherty, Medicare representative, Lawrence

“I would say that we have enough. They should just expand and improve those instead of building a new one.”

— Ashton Tomberlin, Kansas University sophomore, Scottsdale, Ariz.

“It would be a good idea to put one over on the west side of town, because they already have ones in east and south Lawrence.”

— Mike Kvasnicka, bartender, Lawrence

“Yes. I think people could use another one. The Community Center and Holcomb are always really crowded. I think it would be a good idea.”

— Gina Byrd, preschool director, Lawrence