“I think that there needs to be more responsibility on the part of those who attend the festival. I don't think there should be a huge police presence, and the police who are there need to understand that the people are there to appreciate the music, not to cause problems.”

— Angel Lang, filmmaker, Lawrence

“No. I think that as long as people out there are safe, they should be able to indulge themselves. As long as there is no violence.”

— Cordelia Brown, radio announcer, Lawrence

“No, unless it's a safety issue. It's just fine the way it was last year.”

— Larry Carter, musician, Lawrence

“I think that there needs to be a presence, but not an overwhelming one. Enough to make people feel safe.”

— James Moore, bartender, Lawrence