“No, they shouldn't. I oppose the death penalty because it is more cost effective to keep people in prison.”

— Chad Sublet, Kansas University law student, Eudora

“No. I just don't believe that putting someone to death is the right way to deal with criminal actions.”

— Sue Shey, office assistant, Lawrence

“No, because the death penalty is ineffective in the prevention of crime. The death penalty has often been imposed on the innocent, and there is no appeal for an innocent person who has been executed.”

— Curtis Barnhill, lawyer, Lawrence

“Yes. I think it is an appropriate punishment for certain crimes.”

— James Meadows, retired, Lawrence