“No. It should be fair across the board. They shouldn't be penalized for being an illegal immigrant, they should penalized for the committing the crime.”

— Gary Vespestad, technical sales representative, rural Lawrence

“If they are here in the states illegally, that should be addressed as well as the crime. The penalty for the crime itself should be the same.”

— Linda Curtiss, horse trainer, Topeka

“I would say no. An equal punishment seems more humanitarian.”

— Richard Wendt, orthopedic surgeon, Lawrence

“I think it should be the same. They shouldn't be punished more than someone who is a citizen for doing something that is considered equally wrong.”

— Nancy Reno, registered nurse, Lawrence