“Absolutely, without a doubt, yes ... we should be responsible towards our youth and make sure they have as little contact as possible with violence.”

— Patti Lyon, campus center director, Kearney, Neb.

“I think high school (age) and up should be able to handle it, but I think elementary school (age) or younger should not be able to buy it freely.”

— Savannah Abbott, KU freshman, Topeka

“I think ban is a pretty strong word, but I think all parents hopefully could make that decision that it's not appropriate for children to do.”

— Amy Grant, sales representative, Lawrence

“I think under 16, maybe 14 should be banned, but 18 is too old to be banned.”

— Gunter de Vries, carpenter, Aurich, Germany