“I think the north and south nodes of the moon should receive more attention than Pluto. As to whether it stays or goes as a planet, I'm pretty indifferent.”

— Genevieve Pelot, teacher, Lawrence

“Let's keep it a planet because it's got a great name and the man who discovered it is from Kansas.”

— Galen Tarman, furniture store owner, Lawrence

“Yeah, but I don't really think it matters. I don't see it causing any problems either way.”

— Madalyn Johnson, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence

“I'm for it remaining a planet. It's supposed to be an outpost for the conquering aliens according to literature on the subject. So I think we should leave it alone.”

— Jesse Gehrig, cook, Lawrence