“Bonuses provide a lot of incentives for CEOs to run their companies correctly. It’s supposed to provide a trickle-down effect. That didn’t really work out too well. If you’re talking about top executives, they are paid ridiculous amounts of money.”

— John Panknin, Kansas University student, Lawrence

“Absolutely, I don’t think this is a time for excess. I think everybody from top down needs to take a more conservative approach.”

— Ryan McDowell, research compliance administrator, Lawrence

“If it was at a tough time, it’s pretty selfish. Everybody needs to hunker down — rich and poor people.”

— Francis Thoennes, dredging fabricator, Lawrence

“I think they should share it with everybody.”

— Elise Gingerich, unemployed, Lawrence