“Sure, I probably would. Everybody already shoots them off early.”

— Mike McCune, industrial design, Lawrence

“I think I would. As long as they are used responsibly and respectfully, there is no reason people can't tolerate them for three days.”

— Alexis Anderson, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“No. I think fireworks are dangerous for kids, and parents have proven pretty irresponsible in controlling them.”

— Seth Finestack, business consultant, Lawrence

“I don't think I would. I think the danger of fire is large and it's just not worth it. There are plenty of rural areas to shoot fireworks off, and I love fireworks.”

— Marylee Southard, professor, Lawrence