“They should say hello to everyone they come across that day. Just a friendly hello. They don't have to be of a different race, just say hello to everyone they meet.”

— Rhonda Benally, Haskell Indian Nations University sophomore, Lawrence

“There should be a ceasefire for the entire day. No violence or military action at all.”

— Chris Combs, manager, Lawrence

“Everyone should get the day off to remember. Not just students and federal employees, everyone.”

— Kristen Thomas, Marshall High School sophomore, Marshall, Mo.

“I think people should just strive to be more tolerant.”

— Bernie Schieferecke, farmer, Studley