“Sure. I teach persuasion at KU and was on the debate team in college. I also used to coach high school debate.”

— Ryan Weaver, graduate teaching assistant, Lawrence

“No. I was an art student and didn't learn a whole lot about it.”

— Carson Ellis, illustrator, Portland, Ore.

“Not really. I'm a pretty passive guy, so I don't have much use for it. I never took debate or anything, but I can argue for something I really feel strongly about.”

— Ben Langston, busser, Tonganoxie

“Sometimes. I guess it depends how strongly I feel about the topic. If it's something personal, then yes.”

— Crystle Lampitt, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence