“I think he ought to stay right where he’s at, I think he’s a cute little fella.”

— Arthur McCune, retired, Lawrence

“No, because then it wouldn’t be Groundhog’s Day, it would iRobot Day”

— Drusilla Absher, school bus driver, Lawrence

“No, that’s crazy. ... that’s breaking tradition.”

— Alison Myers-Arenth, stay-at-home mom, Lawrence

“Absolutely not. I would prefer that we keep him as is: alive, furry and makes the children happy.”

— Gloria Evans, homemaker, Lawrence