“Yeah, I think they should. It protects them without having to kill the person. It's another line of defense.”

— Alfredo Dieguez, software engineer, Springfield, Mo.

“I think carrying Tasers would allow them to use it more frequently in less serious situations. Any weapon is a bad weapon as far as I'm concerned.”

— Ariel Ludwig, waiter, Lawrence

“Yes. Officers can be confronted with more unexpected and dangerous situations. A lot more is at risk for them.”

— Amie Hart, assistant editor, Auburn, Neb.

“I really just don't see the need for them to have Tasers to monitor the highways of Kansas.”

— Danielle Basci, Kansas University senior, Lawrence