Do you think the city needs a west-side recreation center?
Asked at Hy-Vee, 4000 W. Sixth St. on July 25, 2009

“Sure, why not?”
— Nisha Joseph, homemaker, Lawrence

“Yes, I do, because of gas and everything. I don't think people need to drive as far to go to one place.”
— Jessie Cooper, FSHS senior, Lawrence

“Not at this time, we can't afford it and we need to bus our kids to school.”
— Ric Burke, real estate agent, Lawrence

“I'm for anything that's for the kids. I know we've done a lot worse things with taxpayer money.”
— Harold Hays, Campground manager, Lawrence