“I do see a lot more environmentalism here than you might see in other cities I've lived in, but I don't think you can ever be too concerned about the environment.”

— Michele Burgess, special education teacher, Lawrence

“Way overly concerned. This is such an environmentally conscious town compared to where I moved from.”

— Jeff Harriss, retention agent, Lawrence

“When you put everything like the South Lawrence Trafficway and the coal plants together, they do seem overly concerned. I think they see things a little too much in black and white.”

— Beverlie Anderson, retired, Lawrence

“I think the average Lawrencian may be a little more concerned than others around the Midwest, but I think that's a good thing.”

— Rick Pratte, pastor, Lawrence