“I think it should. … It just seems so natural.”

— Justin Pommier, student, Fremont, Neb.

“Ask not if Kansas should build windmills, but how soon.”

— Madina Salaty, music business, Lawrence

“Absolutely. I think there are many construction jobs that would be available, and it’s a great, clean energy source for Kansas.”

— Adina Scanland, job hunter, Lawrence

“Yes, absolutely. … This is one of the windiest places on Earth.”

— Steven McNeely, unemployed, Lawrence