“It's similar to a cigarette tax and the federal government shouldn't decide what is good or bad for people, so I think the tax is wrong.”

— Paige Blevins, English major, Great Bend

“Absolutely, because it's bad for their health and if my taxes are going to help pay for them to get better, then they should be helping to pay too.”

— William Tramp, resturant shift manager, Lawrence

“Yes, because they know the harmful effects they can get from tanning and they should be willing to pay extra, and it's for their own good.”

— Jane Mahoney, Journalism major, Prairie Village

“I do think so, because it's using energy and you can just go outside and get a tan.”

— James Carder, environmental studies, Olathe