“I'm pleased about it. I thought it was unnecessary because the NSA already had most of those abilities. It's good for them to share information, but they shouldn't grant those powers to other agencies.”

— Marlin Secord, customer service representative, Lawrence

“As long as it leads to the end of the Patriot Act, then it's the best decision they could have made.”

— Ann Cole, author, Lawrence

“I don't think it's good at all. They shouldn't be the ones to make that decision. They should put it to a popular vote and let the people decide if it's needed or not.”

— Marla Lopez, crane operator, Tonganoxie

“If that's the act that takes away my rights and imposes on my freedom because they are paranoid about terrorists, then I say let it die.”

— Dan Warren, railroad employee, Topeka