“Probably now that I have a family and more responsibilities. It's more on my mind now.”

— Javier Zarazua, accountant, Topeka

“I'm more concerned about politics now.”

— Sorcha Hyland-Sidener, hearing coordinator, Lawrence

“I'm definitely more interested now. Back then I didn't give a damn; I was just having fun. I was forced to grow up.”

— John Mendoza, research analyst, Topeka

“Oh, I'm wildly more interested now. I think that when you are a part of the economy and part of the system, you really see how it affects you.”

— Mary Jones, matching gift coordinator, Lawrence