“I wish it would. But when it comes to some people, I think they will always associate stem cell research with killing embryos.”

— Jeff Bray, retail manager, Lawrence

“I think it depends on the viability of the new techniques, but it should.”

— Kit Fluker, library desk clerk, Lawrence

“Only marginally. I think there will still be some fundamental concerns with the production of new organs from other sources.”

— John Pierce, retired, Lawrence

“No. I'm sure someone will come up with another argument against it.”

— Diane Deitz, data entry, Baldwin City