“I think it is really important that evolution is taught in schools. Recently people have tried to say, ‘OK teach it as a theory,’ and while that is true, it’s like teaching electricity as a theory. I think it is ludicrous at this point that we have reached 2012 and it’s still this hotly debated topic and there’s proof out the wazoo. ”

— Josh Feldman, geologist, Lawrence

“Yes. So people would know what evolution is, how we changed from monkeys to humans.”

— Declan Patrick, summer-camper, Lawrence

“Absolutely. There is too much evidence to support it. ”

— Carey Treanor, designer, Lawrence

“I think evolution ... is based in science, which I think for science classrooms is important, and I think it is truthful. Evidence has been found to support evolution and should be taught henceforth.”

— Zach Finkelstein, student, Overland Park